Refer a Friend Casino Bonus: How It Works

A refer-a-friend bonus rewards existing players for bringing new customers to a casino. When your friend signs up through your personal link and meets the conditions, you get a reward – and often your friend gets one too, on top of the normal welcome bonus.

It is one of the few bonuses you can earn without depositing more yourself, but the terms vary a lot. Here is how it works.

1. Find the referral page in your account or in the promotions section.

2. Get your personal link or code. Some casinos let you enter your friend’s email and send the invitation for you.

3. Your friend signs up using that link or code – it must be used at registration, not afterwards.

4. Your friend meets the conditions – usually a minimum first deposit, and sometimes a minimum amount of play.

5. The reward is credited, either automatically or after a short checking period.

• Bonus cash – a fixed amount for each successful referral, often in the £10–£50 range.

• Free spins – on a selected slot.

• A percentage of your friend’s deposit – less common, and usually capped.

• Loyalty points – added to your VIP progress.

Rewards are often bonus money with wagering, not cash. Check the terms the same way you would for any casino promotion.

• Qualifying deposit – how much your friend must deposit, and sometimes wager, for the referral to count.

• Maximum referrals – many casinos limit how many friends you can refer, often to around five a month.

• Wagering on the reward – and how long you have to complete it.

• Eligibility – your friend must be a new customer, of legal age and in a country the casino accepts.

• Same household rules – referring someone at the same address or on the same device is often not allowed.

Both reward existing players, but in different ways. Referral bonuses are open to most players and pay per friend. VIP and loyalty programmes reward your own play over time, with levels, personal managers and better offers for high rollers. Referral rewards are usually smaller, but they do not depend on how much you spend.

Only invite friends who are over 18, already enjoy gambling and can afford it. Never refer someone who has had problems with gambling, and do not create accounts for others – it breaks the casino terms and can lead to both accounts being closed. Some sites, including many UK-licensed casinos, no longer run referral schemes at all, so check the promotions page before you plan on one.