All About Online Roulette Bonuses

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For as long as there have been online casinos, there have been bonuses. People say 'there's no such thing as a free lunch' but, in this case, that's actually not true! True, most online roulette bonuses require some sort of deposit, but the number of extra chips you get varies hugely from casino to casino. In addition, there are several different categories of bonus. Since there are a few different types, we've put together a handy guide to help you figure out the best roulette bonus for you. Right now, we think the best online roulette bonuses come from Intercasino, but there are some other sites that can be worth trying.

Deposit bonuses

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Sign-up bonuses generally offer great deals, because online casinos are eager for you to sign up with them and start playing. Some casinos offer a 100 to 200% match of your first deposit as a live roulette bonus. But be careful. You may need to enter a promotional code or accept the bonus in a popup window in order to claim it.

Although the online roulette bonus will be credited immediately, it may not show up in your account until you have met several requirements. For example, you may need to place your first bet or spend a certain percentage of your own money before the bonus clears. This is so people can't make a deposit, claim the 100-200% bonus and cash out immediately.

Reload bonuses

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A reload bonus is an offer available to existing players designed to build customer loyalty by encouraging them to make extra deposits rather than moving to a different site, which may be offering an attractive deposit bonus. As with deposit bonuses, there will generally be some fine print to negotiate before you can claim your live roulette bonus. A little more on that below.

Live roulette bonus restrictions

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So how do casinos avoid going bankrupt if they're providing a bonus every time someone signs up? Let us explain. The small print for any online roulette bonus will generally dictate that you have to wager a certain amount multiplied by your deposit and the bonus amount. Say, for example, you deposit $100 and receive a $100 bonus, you'll have to wager $200 multiplied by a certain figure that will often fall somewhere between 15 and 30 before you can claim it. That means until you've wagered $3,000, you won't be able to withdraw your online roulette bonus.

Still with us? Ok, good, because there's one more thing you need to know. Because of things like varying house edges, roulette and other games don't always count towards the full value of that figure (the one usually between 15 and 30) we mentioned above. In the case of roulette, the rate is often around the 25% mark. That means you'll need to wager four times as much. So, we're talking about betting $12,000 to clear your live roulette bonus.

So the best online roulette bonus will actually cost me money?

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Well, that depends on how good a player you are! There are all sorts of methods (from the D'Alembert system, which involves marginally increasing your bet every time you lose, to betting on many different numbers every time the wheel spins) designed not just to minimize losses but to allow you to cash out your online roulette bonus without losing a penny! Of course, these methods aren't an exact science or in any way guaranteed. If they were, everyone would be using them!

It's better to look at a live roulette bonus as just that…a bonus. Get on a hot streak and you might just have the luck and discipline to withdraw the bonus as 'free money', but for the rest of us it's best looked at as just some extra money to gamble with.

FAQ

How do I get a casino bonus? 

There are many ways you can get a casino bonus. Sometimes you’re offered a bonus for free and you need only to accept it, but the most common way is to make a minimum deposit and enter a bonus code, play on specific games or fulfil other requirement to redeem it.

Who is eligible for them? 

Every player who signs up at an online casino is eligible to receive bonuses and take part in promotions. However, certain bonuses may only be offered to eligible players who deposit and wager a certain amount of money or hold VIP status.

Is there a limit to the amount of bonuses I can claim? 

Some bonuses cannot be used in conjunction with each other or redeemed simultaneously, however other than this requirement there are no limits to how many bonuses you can claim provided you fulfil its terms and conditions.

Are there any continuing offers? 

Yes. Many casinos offer daily, weekly, and monthly promotions which you can take advantage of each time they are available.

How much am I required to deposit? 

The minimum amount you have to deposit to claim a bonus varies depending on the casino and the type of the promotion. Make sure to read the terms and conditions to find out how what the exact deposit requirements are.

Can I withdraw the bonus money? 

Yes, but not straight away. In most cases bonus money is credited to a bonus balance which can only be withdrawn into your real money account after fulfilling the wagering requirement, which is an amount of money you need to wager that is equal to a multiple of your total bonus winnings.