What is wager-free bonus?
Definition and example from our casino glossary.
Definition
A wager-free bonus pays its winnings as withdrawable cash straight away, with no requirement to re-stake them first.
Wager-free or no-wagering offers remove the playthrough condition. They usually take the form of free spins or small cash rewards whose winnings land directly in the real-money balance. Because the operator's cost is more direct, such offers are typically smaller than conventional bonuses. They are not always entirely free of conditions: there may still be a max cashout, a short expiry, a restricted game list or a minimum deposit. Their value is much easier to estimate. If 20 wager-free spins at 0.20 are played on a slot with 96% RTP, the theoretical return is 3.84 of the 4.00 nominal value, and on average that amount can be withdrawn. Wager-free offers are generally the most transparent bonus format and the type least likely to push players into extended play just to unlock their money.