How Do Bonuses Work?

Many times you will be looking in the online casino directories and will find that several, if not all of them, are offering you some sort of bonus or incentive to join their casino. These are the biggest money makers for the online casinos as they know that if they can hook you in with whatever deal they are offering, then you are going to come back for more.

You will find that many of their offers center around what is called a “free money bonus.” These offer so much free money – usually a percentage of what you deposit – in return for you playing at their online casino. Each online casino will have a different set of terms and conditions for you to follow, and you have to read the fine print before you make your deposit.

If you find one that offers you something for nothing, then the age old adage is true – it is too good to be true. Let’s face it, online casinos are not going to give you free money and not expect anything back in return. Those that say you can have free money with nothing back are usually almost impossible to win at, so you want to spend your money and your time elsewhere.

Most of them offer you anywhere from $50-$1,000 in free money depending on the size of your bonus. It is usually some sort of matching bonus, every now and then you will see one that is for 150% or 200% and so on, but they are not the norm. Let’s say the casino offers you $500 bonus on a match. If you give them $50 you will get $50 back. If you give them $500, then you will get $500.

With each bonus there are “play through requirements” which state how much you must play at the online casino before you can withdraw your winnings. It is usually more than several times the amount they have given you, so read well before your deposit.