No deposit bonus

A no deposit bonus sounds like free money. In practice it carries a withdrawal cap, a wagering requirement and a time limit — and the cap is what most people miss.

The withdrawal cap

Win €500 on a no-deposit bonus and you may still only withdraw the capped amount, often €50 or €100. The rest is forfeited. That single clause explains most disappointed reviews of these offers.

Verification first

No operator pays out a no-deposit bonus without identity verification. Complete it at sign-up rather than when you try to withdraw — the delay is the same either way, but doing it early means the money arrives when you expect it.