How to read a casino offer

Every offer comes down to five lines. Find them and you know what it is worth.

Key takeaways

  • Wagering.
  • What you must do.
  • How long you have.
  • How you must pay.
  • Any cap.

The short answerFind the wagering, the steps, the deadline, the payment rules and any cap. Everything else is decoration.

The five lines

LineQuestionGood answer
WageringMust winnings be played through?No, or 10x at most
StepsWhat do I do after depositing?Nothing, or one clear thing
DeadlineHow long do I have?Days, not hours
PaymentWhich methods qualify?Debit card; ideally all
CapIs there a limit on winnings?None

Five offers, read

CasinoWageringStepsDeadlineE-walletsCap
CoralNoneTwo steps48 hours to accept, then 7 daysE-wallets and prepaid excludedNo cap found
PlayOJONoneNo further stepsNot stated in the summary termsNo exclusion in the summary termsNo cap found
LadbrokesNoneTwo steps, then ten claims10 days of claims; 7 days per batchE-wallets and prepaid excludedNo cap found
Casumo10x bonusOpt-in, then wagering7 days to wagerRestrictions mentioned, not itemisedNo cap found
10bet10x bonusA selection, then wagering3 days to wagerE-wallets reported as excluded£1,000 on bonus winnings

Where the lines are

UK rules require the significant terms beside the offer and the full terms one click away. If a line is missing, ask live chat and keep the reply.

Explained in full

Words to notice

  • 'Up to': a maximum, often conditional.
  • 'Selected games': not your choice.
  • 'Qualifying': something must happen first.
  • 'Excluded': read what follows.

More guides: Wagering explained, Claiming a casino offer and Casino offer mistakes.

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Go further: Best mobile casino offers, Casino offer codes, Ladbrokes vs PlayOJO and Ladbrokes vs Casumo.

Offer terms dated 5 October 2026, from each casino's published conditions. Other details are reported by independent reviews. How we judge offers. 18+. Free help: 0808 8020 133 or safer gambling.

Frequently asked questions

What should I check on a casino offer?

Wagering, steps, deadline, payment, cap.

Where are the terms?

Beside the offer.

What does 'up to' mean?

A maximum.

What is the maximum wagering?

10x.

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