The fairest type of casino bonus. Winnings are credited as real money from the first spin, with no playthrough or wagering requirement. Often presented as 'wager-free spins' or 'real money spins'.
The trade-off: no-wagering bonuses are typically smaller in size than their wagering-attached equivalents. A 100% match up to £100 with 35x wagering vs 10 wager-free spins worth 10p each are very different propositions, but the wager-free version produces more dependable take-home value.
Some UK operators have built their brand around no-wagering offers as a transparency play. Examples include certain LeoVegas and PlayOJO promotions. Always check whether the no-wagering label applies to the entire offer or only to a subset (e.g. spins only, not the deposit match itself).
Example usage
- 10 wager-free spins on Starburst at 10p stake — winnings credited as cash
Related terms
- Deposit match — A welcome offer where the casino matches your first deposit by a set percentage, up to a cap.
- Free spins — Spins on a slot game awarded by an operator, with any resulting winnings usually subject to wagering.
- Sticky bonus — A bonus that cannot be withdrawn — only the winnings derived from playing it through can.
- Wagering requirement — A multiplier that tells you how much you must stake before bonus winnings can be withdrawn.