How to read bonus terms before you sign up

Wagering requirements

Most UK casino bonuses ask you to stake the bonus (and sometimes the deposit) a set number of times before any winnings become withdrawable. A “35x bonus” on a £20 bonus means £700 of qualifying stakes. Until that clears, operators can void or claw back bonus-related funds if you try to cash out early.

Game weighting

Not every spin counts the same. Slots often contribute 100% toward wagering; many table and live-casino games contribute far less, or zero. If your interest is live roulette, a spins-heavy welcome may do little for you — which is why our homepage grades focus on catalogues, not headline percentages.

Free spins fine print

Spins usually lock to named slots, carry a max win or conversion cap, and expire within days. Winnings from spins are often treated as bonus money with their own wagering. Read the spins schedule as carefully as the cash-match schedule.

Expiry and opt-in

UK rules expect clear opt-in for many promotions. Deadlines can be short. If you do not opt in, you typically play without the bonus — sometimes the cleaner choice if wagering would push you past a budget.

What to check against our operators

William Hill, Casumo, QuinnBet, LottoGo and Star Sports each publish full promotion terms on their own sites. Treat our cards as a pointer to offer type (matched deposit, spins, sports-led). Exact figures change; always open the live terms page before accepting.