These are bonuses (sometimes called Sign-Up Bonuses) that do not require players to deposit money first in an account. Online casinos use them to stimulate Real Money play. The customer registers his or her details and gets a small bonus as a reward, such as $30 to start playing the tables. Usually the player has to gamble much more before being allowed to withdraw this amount.

For different amounts of money deposited, the online casinos offer different kinds of bonus. In principle, the more money you place in the casino's account, the more generous the bonus will become. If you have a 150% bonus and you deposit $300, you will get $150 more to gamble with. You can 'cash out' i.e. get paid that amount after you have risked a multiple of your first deposit amount.

Bonus Terms

1st Deposit � Each casino pays a Welcome or Sign-Up Bonus as soon as you start to play for money. If you are offered a 15% bonus, it means that for the $100 that you deposit the casino will allow you to gamble $115.

2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th Deposit Bonuses - There are different bonuses according to whether you have deposited money the second, third or fourth time. The scale can be 25% to 100%. Some casinos want to encourage the second deposit, while others want to reward continued 'repeat business'. So the times when the high percentages are paid will change. Unlike the First Deposits, there is no set limit for cash-outs.

High Roller Bonus - The highest bonuses offered by online casinos are directed at High Rollers - players who deposit large amounts of money with them. These deposits are also connected to VIP Clubs. The entry requirement to getting a High Roller Deposit may be to pay in at least $1000 at one time.