The Casino Bonus Breakdown

Money, they say, doesn't grow on trees. But what they don't say is; money does grow at online casino sites. And BIG TIME!


These often very valuable bonuses, commonly offered by the hundreds of online casino sites in order to lure in prospective gamblers, come in all shapes and sizes. But given that there are some 2000 gambling websites out there, how exactly can you be sure you are getting your hands on the best deal in cyberspace?

Even in the best cases - once you have used up your initial one-time bonus reward, you are typically obligated to bet a minimum amount of dough or game rounds prior to being able to even access your bonus. With this in mind, it is vital that you carefully review the Terms & Conditions you are agreeing to when accepting any bonus offer. Equally important is that you also review the additional bonus offers, promos, giveaways etc., such as match bonuses rewarded for all your deposits following your initial one. These are also ever-changing and staying current can be a daunting task indeed.


So to help you zero-in on the best possible deals, we have compiled a list of the many different bonuses, perks, freebies, rewards, incentives, carrots, bribes, whatever... so you will know beforehand exactly what to look for:


Welcome/Sign Up Bonus Match - generally a percentage of how much a gambler deposits, limited to a maximum amount. Welcome bonuses are normally the biggest bonuses and may range anywhere from $10 to literally hundreds of dollars/pounds/euros.


Second Deposit Match Bonus - occasionally awarded to gamblers for depositing cash a second time. The amount is frequently a percentage of how much a player deposits, with a maximum limit.


Third Deposit Match Bonus - sometimes awarded to patrons for depositing money a third time. The amount is generally a percentage based on how much a player deposits, limited to a maximum.


Free Monthly Deposit Bonus - some online casino sites will match a player's deposits each month.


High-Roller Bonus - awarded to gamblers depositing bigger-than-usual amounts of money.


Deposit Method Bonus - paid to players when depositing funds through any of the ‘preferred' methods offered by the online casino at the time.


Loyalty Bonus - awarded to players for their repeat business.


Friend Referral Bonus - awarded to customers for introducing their family/friends/colleagues etc. to a particular online gambling site. These bonuses tend to range between $10 and $50 per referral.

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