Casino bonus glossary
Eighteen bonus terms, one line each.
Key takeaways
- 18 terms.
- Links to fuller guides.
A to Z
- Bonus code
- Text entered to unlock an offer.
- Cashback
- A share of stakes or losses returned.
- Contribution
- How much of a stake counts towards wagering.
- Deposit bonus
- Bonus money in proportion to a deposit.
- First deposit bonus
- A bonus on your first payment.
- Free spins
- Slot spins paid for by the casino.
- Keep what you win
- No wagering and no cap on winnings.
- Maximum bet
- The stake cap while a bonus is active.
- No deposit bonus
- A bonus with no payment required.
- No wagering
- Winnings paid as cash.
- Opt-in
- A step needed to activate an offer.
- Qualifying bet
- A real-money bet needed first.
- Reload bonus
- A bonus on a later deposit.
- Significant terms
- Key conditions shown with an offer.
- Sign up bonus
- A welcome bonus.
- Wagering requirement
- Stakes needed before a bonus is cash; 10x at most.
- Welcome bonus
- A one-time offer for new customers.
- Winnings cap
- A limit on what a bonus can pay.
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Wagering requirement, significant terms and no wagering.
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Bonus terms dated 5 October 2026, from each casino's published conditions. Other details are reported by independent reviews. How we check. 18+. Free help: 0808 8020 133 or safer gambling.
Frequently asked questions
What is a wagering requirement?
Stakes needed before a bonus is cash.
What does no wagering mean?
Winnings are cash.
What is a reload bonus?
A bonus on a later deposit.
What is an opt-in?
A step to activate an offer.