The 'No Deposit' system is when a casino allows a player to start gambling with casino money. The sums given are small ($25 or $30) and there are stringent conditions for being able to cash in the winnings that started from this 'free' money (often 10-12 times the initial sum wagered. However it is a start for both sides.

When a player deposits his or her own money, the casino responds by awarding a bonus. Effectively, this increases the amount of money made available for gambling. A 100% bonus will turn a $100 deposit into a $200 one. The pattern is: the more money you deposit, the more generous the bonus terms are. On first deposits there is often a condition that the player has to wager several times the initial amount before being able to withdraw winnings. This is not the case for subsequent deposits.

Bonus Terms

1st Deposit - This bonus is called Welcome Deposit or Sign-Up Deposit. If you are offered a 100% bonus, it means you can play with $200 for the $100 that you deposit. There is usually a cash-out limitation.

2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th Deposit Bonuses - This represents a scale of bonuses that differ depending on how often you deposit and how much. The range is 25-100%, with no cash-out limitation.

High Roller Bonus - A higher (more generous) bonus, plus comp points, is reserved for the players who deposit high sums in casino accounts. The bonus can reach $1000.