Refer a friend: how referral rewards work
A referral programme rewards an existing player when someone they invite opens an account and meets certain conditions. Sometimes the new player receives a reward too. Where such a programme exists, it is listed in the promotions section with its own terms, so check the promotion terms in your account before inviting anyone. This guide describes how referral offers are usually structured and which rules decide whether a reward is paid.
The usual chain of steps
- The existing account gets a personal referral link or code.
- The friend registers through that link or with that code.
- The friend verifies the account and makes a qualifying deposit, sometimes with a minimum turnover.
- After a waiting period, the reward is credited to the referring account, and in some programmes to the friend as well.
If any step is missed, for example the friend registers without the link, the referral usually cannot be added afterwards.
What the reward can be
| Form | Conditions to expect |
|---|---|
| Bonus money | Wagering, bet cap and deadline like other bonuses |
| Free spins | Fixed value per spin on named slots |
| Cash | Sometimes with a cap per month |
| Loyalty points | Counted towards VIP levels |
Suppose a programme pays 20 units of bonus money per qualified friend with wagering of 10 times (illustrative example, not a Savaspin condition). Each reward then means 200 units of stakes before it can be withdrawn. Bonus-money rewards are still bonuses, with all the conditions that the bonus terms guide describes.
Fair-play rules
Referral programmes are closely watched because they are easy to abuse. Terms normally forbid referring yourself, using several accounts, inviting people at the same address or device, and promoting links through spam or paid advertising. Breaking these rules can cancel the rewards and, in some cases, close accounts. Only invite people you know who are of legal age and want to play.
Responsibility towards the friend
Inviting someone to a gambling site is not the same as recommending a film. The friend should understand that wagering conditions apply to their own bonuses, that deposits are real money, and that tools such as deposit limits exist. Sharing the responsible gambling guide along with the link is a good habit.
Tracking and support
Most programmes show a list of invited friends and their status, such as registered, verified or qualified. If a friend has completed every step and the status does not change after the waiting period, contact support with the friend's registration date. Do not share the friend's personal data beyond what support asks for.
Taxes, limits and timing of rewards
Some programmes cap the number of friends that can be rewarded in a month, and some pay rewards only after the friend's account has stayed active for a while. If the friend later closes the account or uses self-exclusion, pending rewards may lapse. None of this is unusual; it simply means a referral reward should be treated as uncertain until it appears in the balance. Where rewards are large, local rules on reporting winnings or income may apply to you, and that question belongs with a qualified adviser rather than with the casino.