Casino offer glossary
Fifteen terms, one line each.
Key takeaways
- 15 terms.
- Welcome, sign up and new customer offer mean the same.
A to Z
- Cap
- A limit on what an offer can pay.
- Contribution
- How much of a stake counts towards wagering.
- Deposit match
- Bonus money in proportion to a deposit.
- Free spins
- Slot spins paid for by the casino.
- Maximum bet
- The stake limit while a bonus is active.
- New customer offer
- A welcome offer.
- No wagering
- Winnings paid as cash.
- Offer link
- The route that attaches an offer to your registration.
- Opt-in
- A step needed to activate an offer.
- Qualifying bet
- A real-money bet required first.
- Qualifying deposit
- The minimum that triggers an offer.
- Significant terms
- The key conditions shown with an offer.
- Sign up offer
- A welcome offer.
- Wagering
- Stakes needed before a bonus is cash; 10x at most.
- Welcome offer
- A one-time deal for new customers.
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Wagering and significant terms.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a welcome offer?
A one-time deal for new customers.
What does no wagering mean?
Winnings are cash.
What is an opt-in?
A step to activate an offer.
What is a cap?
A limit on winnings.