Step 4: take or decline the welcome offer
You do not have to take it. Sometimes you should not.
By Ryan Jessop. Last checked .
Key takeaways
- Free spins or bonus money.
- Three of five have no wagering.
- Read four lines of the terms.
- Declining is allowed.
Quick answerTake a welcome offer if its conditions fit how you were going to play anyway. For a beginner, wager-free spins are the easy choice; a matched bonus with wagering asks more.
Two kinds of offer
| Feature | Free spins | Matched bonus |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | Spins on a named slot | Extra money in a bonus balance |
| Winnings | Cash, where there is no wagering | Yours only after wagering |
| Of our five | Coral, Ladbrokes, PlayOJO | Casumo, 10bet |
What each asks
| Casino | Offer | Wagering | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayOJO | 80 free spins, no wagering | None | See offer terms |
| Coral | Bet £10 on slots, get 100 free spins | None | 48 hours to accept, then 7 days |
| Ladbrokes | Play £10 on slots, get up to 500 free spins | None | Claim daily for 10 days; each batch valid 7 days |
| Casumo | 50% bonus up to £100 | 10x bonus | 7 days to complete wagering |
| 10bet | 100% bonus up to £25 | 10x bonus | 3 days to complete wagering |
Four lines to read
- Wagering: how many times the bonus must be staked. The legal maximum is ten.
- Deadline: how long you have to claim, use and finish.
- Payment method: whether yours qualifies.
- Claiming: whether you must opt in, select the offer or accept it.
When to say no
If you only want to play roulette or blackjack, a wagered bonus is little use, since table games rarely count towards it. If you cannot meet the deadline, the bonus will simply expire. Playing without an offer keeps your balance as cash you can withdraw whenever you like.
If the bonus does not appear
Check four things: that you opted in or selected it, that your payment method qualifies, that the deposit met the minimum in a single payment, and that you have accepted or claimed it. Then contact support with a screenshot of the offer.
Guides for this step
Keep reading: How to play live casino games, Free play and demo games and Getting started at Casumo.
Keep handy: the one-page cheat sheet and the ready-to-play checklist.
Offer terms were read from each casino's published conditions and dated 5 October 2026. Game rules and house edges are standard published figures. Casino details other than offers come from independent reviews; we have not opened real-money accounts. How we check. 18+. Free help: 0808 8020 133 or safer gambling.
Frequently asked questions
Should I take a casino welcome offer?
If its conditions suit how you were going to play.
What is wagering?
The stakes required before bonus winnings become cash.
Which offers have no wagering?
Coral's, Ladbrokes' and PlayOJO's.
Can I refuse a bonus?
Yes.