What is a no deposit bonus and how to use it
A no deposit bonus is a promo in which you get money for a bonus balance or freespins without replenishing your account. This is a way to try casinos or specific games with minimal risk. In return, the bonus almost always has conditions: vager (wagering), withdrawal cap, bet limit, validity period, as well as CUS/geolocation rules. Let's figure out how it works and how to use it wisely.
Dummy formats: what they give out
Freespins (for example, 20-100 spins on the selected slot). Winnings go to the bonus balance and require wagering, unless otherwise indicated.
Bonus money (fixed amount, for example, 100- 300₴/$/€), separately from the real balance.
Cache (rare) - no vager and with instant output after KYC; usually small amounts, strict limits.
Key Terms and Conditions
1) Wager (wagering requirement)
How many times do you need to "scroll" the amount of the bonus or win to the output. The formulas are different:- Per bonus: The wager × the bonus amount (for example, 30 × per 200₴ = 6 000₴ bets).
- To win from freespins: wager × win (for example, 35 × for 150₴ = 5 250₴ bets).
2) Max cashout
The ceiling of the total amount that will be allowed to be withdrawn from the mute (for example, "up to 1 000₴"). The residue burns up.
3) Bet limit
Maximum bet on spin/round when playing for bonus funds (often 10- 50₴ or 1-5 €). Exceeding = violation of conditions.
4) Validity period
How much time is given for activation and wagering: freespins 24-72 hours; winning back - 3-14 days. Overdue = voided.
5) The contribution of games to the game
Not all games count the same:- Slots - 100% (common)
- Desktop/Live - 0-10% or excluded
- Jackpots - usually excluded
- See the "Game Contribution" table.
6) Bonus type: "sticky" vs "cached"
Sticky/Non-Withdrawable: the bonus is not displayed - only winning over it (after winning).
Cashable/Withdrawable: After wagering, the bonus becomes part of the real balance (less often for nothings).
7) KYC/AML and geo
You almost always need KYC (passport/ID, sometimes selfies) and compliance with the permitted jurisdiction. Multi-accounts and VPNs are a violation of the rules.
Examples of calculations
Example A: Frispins
50 FS by 2₴, total win = 180₴, vager 35 × to win → you need to bet 180 × 35 = 6 300₴.
Max cashout: 1 000₴. If after playing 1 400₴ in the account, display 1 000₴, the remainder will burn out.
Example B: Bonus money
Bonus 200₴, vager 30 × on bonus → 6 000₴ bets.
Bet Limit: 10₴/spin → not to violate, keep the bet ≤10₴.
The contribution of the games: slots 100%, roulette 10% → 1 000₴ of bets in roulette will be counted as 100₴ to the game.
Step by step: how to use the no deposit bonus
1. Read the promo rules in full
Look for: Vager, Cap, Bet Limit, Games Contribution, Exclusion List, Term, KYC, Countries/Currencies.
2. Activate gently
Promo code/button in profile. Make sure the bonus appears in history and you can see the bet limit.
3. Choose the right game
For wagering, slots with clear mechanics and a 100% contribution are usually better. Super-high volatility slots increase the risk of "draining" the bonus before the vager is executed.
4. Set up a bid
Keep it within the limit and adequately bankroll. Soft auto-spin is acceptable if not prohibited.
5. Follow the progress
Many casinos show "it remains to win back the N₴." Approaching the cap to the conclusion, decide: continue for the "upside" or fix the result.
6. Take KYC ahead of time
In order not to freeze at the output stage, add documents before executing the vager.
7. Conclusion
Make sure that the conditions are met: the wager is reset, there are no limits/locks, the cap is not exceeded.
Common mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Ignoring bid limit. Even one spin above the limit = void.
Game of excluded games. Bets will not count, you will lose time.
Delinquency. Plan a session: do not leave all the wagering "for tomorrow."
MultiAccount/VPN. Almost always leads to block and confiscation of funds.
Bonus type confusion. Sticky ≠ Cashable; check what exactly will become available for output.
Wagering tactics: common sense
The rate is "below average" within the limit = more rounds → the progress of the vager is more stable.
Avoid the extremes of volatility on the blind: ultra-high - the risk of "burning" quickly, ultra-low - can be boring, but more often leads to the fulfillment of conditions.
Take breaks: 2-3 short sessions are better than one marathon - less mistakes and fatigue.
Do not "catch up" the loss: the blind is a tool of acquaintance, and not a way of guaranteed earnings.
Checklist before activation (save)
- Wager: how much and by what (bonus/win)?
- Cap on withdrawal and in what currency?
- Bet/round limit and prohibited games?
- Timing: Activation/freespins/wagering.
- Bonus type: sticky or cached?
- QCP/country restrictions required?
- Jackpot/promo rules compatible with bonus?
For operators: how to make a "healthy" blind
Transparent Help/Rules on the promo + page in the game.
Wagering progress bar and explicit limit indicators (rate/cap/time).
Fair limits (bet, term) and contribution of games without "traps."
Anti-abuse: trolling of multi-accounts, IP/device limits, but without punishing honest players.
Support scripts: quick answers by wager, games tab, bonus type.
Myths vs facts
Myth: "Bezep is free money."
Fact: This is a marketing probe with terms and conditions. Follow the rules - you can withdraw within the cap.
Myth: "It is always more profitable to take maximum frispins."
Fact: Look at the vager and cap - a large package with tough conditions can be worse than a smaller one with soft ones.
Myth: "If you quickly rose, you can immediately withdraw."
Fact: Until the vager is executed, the conclusion is limited, and violation of the rules can void the winnings.
Mini-glossary
No deposit bonus (blind) - promo without replenishing the account.
Wager (WR) - the volume of bets for winning a bonus/win.
Cap (max cashout) - the maximum that can be removed from the limp.
Sticky/Cashable - "sticky" (not displayed )/" cached "(becomes real money after WR).
The contribution of games is the percentage of bets counted in the game by type of game.
KYC/AML - identity checks and legality of funds.
A no deposit bonus is a useful way to test casinos and games if you understand the conditions and manage expectations. Check the vager, cap, bet limit, games contribution and deadlines, go through KYC, keep track of progress - and you turn the "promotional gift" into a controlled experience, not a lottery on nerves. And be aware of limits and breaks: responsible play is the best strategy in any promo.