Welcome bonus: reading the first-deposit offer
The welcome offer is the promotion most players meet first, often on the registration form itself. Its size changes from time to time and can vary by country, so we do not quote it here. What we can explain is its usual structure and the questions to ask before you accept it. Numbers on this page are an illustrative example, not a Kabaler term.
How first-deposit offers are usually built
The classic form is a deposit match: the casino adds a percentage of your first deposit as bonus money, up to a ceiling. Some welcome packages spread over several deposits, or combine a match with free spins. A sports welcome offer is usually separate from the casino one, and you may have to choose between them at sign-up.
Five things to check
- Qualifying deposit — the minimum deposit for the offer may be higher than the cashier minimum.
- Wagering base — bonus only, or deposit plus bonus. With a 100 deposit and 100 bonus at 30x, that is 3,000 or 6,000 in bets.
- Time limit — how many days you have to finish.
- Maximum bet — the stake cap while the bonus is active.
- Excluded methods and games — some deposit methods do not qualify; some games do not count.
Is a bigger match better?
Not automatically. A larger bonus with the same multiplier means more required bets, and therefore more expected loss through the house edge. If you would normally deposit a small amount and play for an hour, a large match on a large deposit commits you to many hours of play. Our wagering guide shows how to estimate the cost.
Free spins in a welcome package
When spins are part of the welcome offer, they are usually tied to a named game at a fixed stake, credited in batches or on login, and their winnings arrive as bonus money with their own requirement. See the free spins guide.
How to decline or cancel this offer
Look for the welcome selector or tick box on the registration form or first deposit screen; it is sometimes pre-selected. Untick it if you do not want the offer. The registration guide shows where it usually sits. If an offer is already active and you want out, ask support in writing to remove it before you place another bet, and ask what happens to the deposit and to any winnings. Removing a bonus normally removes winnings made with it, so decide before you play, not halfway through.
One welcome offer per person
Welcome offers are almost always limited to one per person, household or device. A second account opened to claim it again is usually closed and its winnings removed.