Welcome Bonus | Bonus awarded to new bettors upon sign-up or first deposit. | "Deposit $50, receive a 100% match ($50 extra)." | Provides extra initial wagering funds. | Strict conditions; initial deposits required. | May encourage higher initial spending. | Commonly 5x-10x rollover. Example: $50 bonus at 5x requires $250 wagered to withdraw. |
Deposit Bonus | Bonus matching a percentage of deposited funds. | "Deposit $100, get a 50% bonus ($50)." | Increases betting bankroll. | High wagering requirements. | Potential to encourage excess deposits. | Typically 5x-15x. Example: $50 bonus at 10x means $500 wagered required. |
Match Bonus | Bonus matches the deposited or wagered amount, up to a limit. | "Bet $100, matched with $100 bonus." | Doubles betting opportunities. | Often strict wagering conditions. | Can prompt increased wagering frequency. | Usually 5x-20x. Example: $100 match at 15x requires $1,500 wagered. |
Free Bet | Credit provided to bet without initial cost after qualifying wager. | "Place $20 bet, get $20 free bet." | Allows bets without immediate risk. | Stake not returned on winning bets. | May encourage betting on higher-risk wagers. | Generally 1x on winnings. Example: $20 free bet wins at +100; $20 winnings must be wagered again before withdrawal. |
Risk-Free Bet | Losing bet refunded as bonus bet credit. | "Place $25 bet, refunded if loses." | Reduces initial risk of betting. | Refund issued as bonus bet only. | May lead to placing riskier bets. | Usually 1x winnings rollover. Example: $25 refunded; winnings from this must be wagered once more. |
2nd Chance Bet | Similar to risk-free bets; losing bets refunded as bonus. | "Lose a $10 bet, receive $10 bonus bet." | Reduces initial betting risk. | Limited to specific events or markets. | May encourage risk-taking behaviors. | Typically 1x winnings. Example: $10 refunded; winnings must be wagered once. |
Bet Insurance | Partial or full stake refund under specific losing conditions. | "Refund if one leg of a 5-leg parlay fails." | Reduces risk on complex wagers. | Applies mainly to multi-leg bets only. | Could incentivize higher-risk betting. | Usually minimal (1x winnings). Example: $10 insurance refund must be wagered once. |
Odds Boost | Temporarily enhanced odds on select bets. | "Odds boosted from +200 to +250." | Higher potential payouts. | Restricted markets; may cap bet size. | May lead to impulsive betting. | Often no wagering requirement, immediate cash. |
Profit Boost | Percentage increase applied to winning wagers. | "20% profit boost on net winnings." | Enhances potential returns. | Applies only to successful bets. | Could encourage larger, riskier wagers. | Usually no extra wagering requirement. Immediate cash on winnings. |
Parlay Bonus | Increased payouts for winning parlay bets. | "Extra 10% payout for a 4-leg parlay." | Potential for higher winnings. | Complex, multiple outcomes needed. | Increased risk of losing bets. | No additional wagering requirement beyond initial parlay wager. |
Early Cash Out | Settle bets before event completion at adjusted odds. | "Cash out $20 bet early for $15." | Control over potential losses. | Reduced winnings compared to original odds. | May encourage frequent reduced-value settlements. | No additional wagering requirements (immediate settlement). |
Double Winnings | Bet winnings doubled under specific conditions. | "Win $50, payout doubled to $100." | Significantly increases returns. | Conditions often restrictive. | Can encourage betting on higher-risk outcomes. | Typically no further wagering requirement; immediate cash. |
Daily Race | Bonus prizes awarded based on daily leaderboard standings. | "Top bettors daily split a $100 bonus." | Rewards regular betting activity. | Requires consistent daily betting. | Could encourage habitual betting behavior. | Usually 1x rollover on awarded amount. Example: $20 bonus requires additional $20 wager. |
Daily Lottery | Bonus awarded via daily lottery draw based on bets. | "Each $10 wager earns lottery entry." | Regular chance-based rewards. | Luck-based; requires frequent wagers. | May lead to habitual betting. | Usually low rollover (1x-3x). Example: $10 bonus at 3x means $30 wagered to clear. |
Loyalty Program | Rewards accrued via continuous betting. | "Earn points per bet; redeem for bonuses." | Incentivizes ongoing betting. | Requires substantial betting activity. | Can encourage persistent gambling. | Usually 1x-5x rollover on redeemed bonuses. Example: Redeemed $10 bonus at 5x requires $50 wagered. |
Rewards Program | Points earned for betting, exchangeable for rewards. | "Accumulate points redeemable for bets." | Rewards continuous betting activity. | Requires long-term wagering. | Risk of fostering habitual gambling. | Generally 1x-3x rollover on redeemed bonuses. Example: $20 bonus at 3x means $60 wagered. |
VIP Program | Exclusive benefits for high-value bettors. | "VIPs get personalized bonus offers." | High-value perks for consistent bettors. | Targets only heavy spenders. | Potentially exacerbates heavy betting habits. | Often lower wagering requirements (1x-3x). Example: $100 VIP bonus at 2x requires $200 wagered. |
Refer-a-Friend Bonus | Bonus provided upon referral sign-ups. | "Refer friend; both receive $25 bonus." | Rewarded for successful referrals. | Bonus depends on friend's wagering actions. | Could incentivize social pressure to bet. | Usually 1x-5x. Example: $25 bonus at 4x requires $100 wagered. |