Casino Bonuses in the US

We consider turnover as one of the most important factors in ranking a casino bonus. Why? Because the more you have to wager your funds the more likely you are to lose and not have anything to withdraw at the end of your play through requirement.

High turnovers like 30x mean you need to take your bonus funds and play through their full value 30 times before any of the winnings can be withdrawn. So a $10 bonus with 30x turnover means you'll need to wager $300 in total just to withdraw the winnings from that bonus - not easy to do, and not actually great value.

Game contribution is also closely linked to turnover, because online casinos weight games differently depending on how likely players are to win. Slots tend to have a 100% contribution (meaning every $1 of bonus fund wagered on slots equal $1 of the turnover), whereas games like blackjack may only contribute 10% to the turnover, so to earn $1 towards the wagering requirement you would need to play $10 on blackjack.

If you need a more in-depth explanation of casino wagering requirements check this article out. We also list and compare all the low wagering requirement casino bonuses here.

The first thing you see on any casino bonus is the amount, and for good reason since this is what they want to be the focus to draw in new players.

Without a doubt this is a hugely important factor in our rankings, but unless you're a serious high roller, depositing several thousand dollars into a new online casino just to try and maximize a bonus probably isn't going to happen.

As much as we like big value bonuses, as long as they meet a decent enough threshold, some of the 'lower value' offers actually provide better value if the turnovers are lower or if they add on a no deposit element.

We do have a list of the highest online casino bonuses, and a breakdown of why they can be worth signing up for even if the terms may be tougher to follow.

Closely linked with turnover, the RTP (return to player) plays a significant role in our ranking because it can directly relate to how much you will likely end up being able to withdraw from the bonus. In simple terms, the RTP is the average payout percentage of an online casino, so a RTP of 95% would mean that the average player who wagers $100 will end up keeping $95.

The higher the RTP, the more you're likely to keep, and if you have to wager you bonus funds multiple times, statistically you will end up with more funds eligible to withdraw if you keep a higher percentage each bonus turnover.

Not all casino bonuses are the same, and depending on how you like to play, or how much you're willing to deposit right off the bat, different types of bonuses suit different players.

• No deposit bonuses are great for everyone, since you get the funds just from signing up.
• Deposit match bonuses are tied to how much you put into your account, so with a bigger deposit you earn a bigger bonus amount.
• Casino insurance is also useful for everyone, but the bonus funds you get are tied to loses, and if you don't lose much money (or actually win) through the promotional period, the bonus can feel a bit pointless.

An often overlooked term on many casino bonuses, the expiration date of bonus funds can be pretty important, especially if there is a high turnover attached. The expiry for bonuses depends on the type of offer, since casino insurance usually only runs for 24 hours to a week, but most deposit matched and bonus funds have 30-60 days before they expire.

The longer the expiration time for bonus funds the better, as you will likely need to wager that amount multiple times to fulfil the turnover requirement.

Arguably the best casino bonus you can hope to find, a no deposit sign up bonus rewards players just for signing up with a new online casino. Generally these rewards come as bonus bets you can use to play slots, live dealers, roulette, or anything else you can think of.

Typically no deposit bonuses are pretty low value, maxing out around $10-$20, but then again you get these for doing nothing more than registering, so we think they're fantastic. Additionally, most no deposit bonuses come as part of a larger casino welcome offer, so you might have the chance to get a bigger bonus too.

See out picks for the best no deposit casinos in the US.

Deposit match bonuses are the most common casino sign up offer you'll find, with the bonus amount being tied to how much money you deposit into the online casino after signing up. Most online casinos feature a 100% match, but there are some instances you can find a reduced 50% or even a 200% match.

Because these casino welcome offers are usually quite high value, the turnovers are fairly high, so you will need to keep this in mind as you won't immediately get the bonus funds as withdrawable cash, and with higher turnovers there is a greater chance you won't have much left to withdraw.

See our picks for the best online casino deposit bonuses in the US.

Free Spins are a nice little extra bonus for some sign up offers, and give players a certain number of bonus spins to use on specific games just for registering. Most of the time you can get free spins just for signing up, with the rest of the bonus requiring depositing or wagering, but there are some offers that ask for a deposit or to play some before getting the bonus spins (free spins are only called this when you don't need to spend any of your own cash, bonus spins work the same way but are awarded when you place qualifying bets or deposit enough).

Additionally, you can earn bonus spins as an existing user by playing promoted games or through betting enough during the week to qualify.

See our picks for the best free spins casinos in the US.

Casino Insurance (also called 'play it again') has become an increasingly popular style of casino welcome bonus, letting players recoup their losses for the first 24 hours of play as bonus bets to use on casino games. Most of the time you will get 100% of your losses back as bonus bets up to a certain amount, but occasionally online casinos will only give back 50%, so make sure you know how much you could earn.

This is a solid casino sign up offer, but can be frustrating as you only really get to enjoy the bonus after losing money. However, the turnover for these bonus bets are almost always the lowest you'll find for casino bonuses, usually 1x up to 5x - so you actually have a better chance of getting some withdrawable cash which can help win back what you lost.

See out picks for the best casino insurance bonuses in the US.

Cashback bonuses are pretty rare to see offered from online casinos, which makes sense since they're not in the business of giving money back to customers.

The bonus is calculated based on a percentage of net losses over a period of time, ranging from 24 hours to a full week typically, but this amount will vary from offer to offer. The best cashback bonuses give players a full 100% refund, of their net losses.

For example: A player deposits and wagers $20 with a 50% cashback bonus. At the end of the week, the player has a total net loss of $10, but with the cashback bonus will get $5 refunded into the account.

See the best cashback casino bonuses in the US.

Reload bonuses are reserved for existing users after they've been using an online casino for a little while. The purpose is to encourage players to deposit more into the casino so they can keep playing by offering a deposit match, similar to a welcome bonus.

The value of reload bonuses is always quite a bit lower than the welcome offer, but that's to be expected, and if you're enjoying what the online casino has to offer then they can be very worthwhile. Most reload bonuses will offer a smaller percentage deposit match, usually around 25%-50%, but grabbing a few bonus bets is still nice.

Like brick and mortar casinos, online casinos like to reward players who keep coming back through loyalty bonuses in the form of free spins, cashback, or just standard bonus bets.

Many online casinos have actual loyalty programs so you know exactly what you can earn from wagering, like monthly bonuses or discounts on retail stores or hotels if the casino is linked to a physical location. Players will need to be fairly active to earn these loyalty bonuses, but you may also get some free spins or bonus funds of you come back to play on the casino after a long absence.

Obvious, but online casinos anticipate a lot of players not reading the fine print on their bonus, so they just play whatever games they like without considering the turnover, game contribution rate, or game exclusions.

• Turnover is crucial because it informs you how many times you need to wager your bonus funds (and sometimes deposited amount as well) before any winnings will be converted to cash. a 10x turnover on a $10 bonus means you'll need to play through a total of $100 before any money left over is actual cash.
• Game contribution rate is another biggie, and often overlook factor in why players don't ever see winnings from bonuses. Online casinos like it when players play slots, since generally they lose more money, so slots will almost always have a 100% contribution ($1 in bonus funds wagered = $1 towards the turnover requirement). But games like blackjack and roulette tend to have a much lower contributions due to how much money players can win, so you may only see a 20% contribution, or even as low as 5% (20% means if $10 is wagered with bonus funds, only $2 will actually count towards the turnover, so you'll need to win five times more)!
• Game exclusions are the last major term to watch out for, since it may mean you can't play the games you like. Some casino bonuses only let you play a single game (usually for free spins), but most commonly a casino bonus with game exclusions will not let bonus funds be wagered on blackjack, baccarat, or craps since players win more there. You can still play them with bonus funds, but it wont count towards the turnover so it's pretty pointless if you're trying to win actual money at the end of it.

Look for games with a higher RTP, as you can expected a greater average payout to the player. Most are between 90-96%, but certain slots games can be a bit higher, and have full game contribution. The lower the house advantage the better off you'll be, and a little cushion from some wins can protect the bonus funds as you work through the turnover.

Similar to the above point, low volatility games are perfect to help improve your chances of walking away with some cash from your bonus. Volatility just refers to the differences in jackpot amounts, with high volatility games giving out infrequent but big wins, and low volatility games offering more frequent low value wins.

While the amounts you may win on any given spin are generally low (no massive jackpots), the little and often approach is more likely to net you an overall profit in the long run, even if it's not much. But keep in mind that to make a bonus worth it you really only need to get through the turnover with funds left, not necessarily with a big profit.

Tilting is a term that describes players on a losing streak who just keep putting more and more money at risk through frustration. Don't do it. The best casino bonuses have a long expiry time, so you can take a step away and cool off if you start getting into a bad rut. The best players know when to quit, and undoubtedly you can end up with a better chance of leaving with money in your pocket if you know when to stop.

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