How NOT To Use No Deposit Bonuses

No-deposit bonuses are among the most welcome perks you could hope for in an online casino. They can get you a tidy sum of money in your casino account, which you can then use to play an assortment of games. And as the term suggests, this money can be yours to enjoy with no deposit required beforehand.

But things are rarely that straightforward in the world of online gambling. Just like anything else, these bonuses are subject to terms and conditions, which you will have to comply with in order to benefit from the bonus offers.

You have to understand that casinos have to make money just like anyone else. Terms and conditions are put in place not to make it more difficult for you to get bonus cash. Instead, they are there to ensure that no one takes advantage of the generous bonus offers.

Have you ever punched the button repeatedly on a vending machine hoping to get two sodas for the price of one? The online casino equivalent of this is trying to avail of a no-deposit bonus more than once.

Most casinos are very clear on this score. Many will even prevent you from accessing the same bonus automatically after you have already claimed it. On the rare occasion when a casino does allow you to go through the process of claiming the bonus, there is a good chance that you will have the bonus and your winnings taken away from you.

Don’t think you can get around this restriction by signing up for multiple accounts either. Most established online casinos have pretty sophisticated methods for detecting such shenanigans, and those are the ones that offer the best bonuses. If you like living dangerously and giving it a go anyway, you might just find yourself banned from the casino permanently.

Although you may be able to play most of the games after claiming the no-deposit bonus, some of them won’t count toward the bonus requirements at all. Far too many players have pumped virtual coins into pokies all day and all night only to realize that they haven’t made the slightest dent in terms of meeting the bonus requirements.

You should also be aware that not all games count toward the wagering requirement to the same degree. Some games may only account for 50% of the wagering requirement, while others may count for the full amount. Knowing how much a particular game counts toward the wagering requirement is your responsibility, although most casinos do provide the information on their bonuses and promotions page.

Making a single large bet on a no-deposit bonus is about the worst thing you can do. Sure, it is theoretically possible that you could win big and walk away with a huge chunk of cash to show for your effort. But realistically, what do you think the chances are of that happening?

A more likely scenario is that you would blow the entire bonus on a single hand of poker or a single spin of the slots. Where would you be then? Pretty much back to zero is the answer.

Let’s not even get into the missed opportunities to play more rounds of whatever game you choose. More rounds played equals more chances of winning, so think about what you would be missing out on if you blew the entire bonus at one go.

Furthermore, casinos typically place limits on how much you can win with bonus money. So in essence, you aren’t really gaining anything by placing excessively large bets. Instead, you stand to lose a lot more in the process.

Typical process for claiming a no-deposit bonus.

1. Choose a bonus in the list and click “CLAIM BONUS”
2. Fill in your details to register a new account
3. Your Free Bonus will be credited instantly

Finally, claiming a bonus while there is still another one active is totally frowned upon by most online casinos. Most are very explicit on this point, and you will be ineligible for the second bonus, not to mention possibly lose out on the first one. Even if you somehow manage to pull it off, you could well end up having your bonus and any subsequent winnings being pulled out from your account.