Bonus AbuseBonus abuse is exploiting a casino or sportsbook promotion in ways it was never designed to allow — often to lock in value at little or no real risk — rather than playing the offer as intended.core
CashbackA promotion that returns a set percentage of a player's net losses over a period as a rebate.core
Comp PointsComp points are loyalty points a player earns by wagering, which can later be exchanged for bonus credit, cash, or other rewards.core
Deposit BonusExtra bonus funds an operator credits as a percentage of the money you deposit.beginner
Free BetA free bet is a sportsbook credit that lets you place a wager without staking your own money, but if it wins you receive only the winnings — the free-bet stake itself is not returned.beginner
Game WeightingGame weighting is the percentage at which bets on a particular game count toward clearing a bonus's wagering requirement.advanced
Loyalty ProgrammeA tiered rewards scheme that gives players points and escalating perks for continued play, encouraging them to keep returning to the same operator.core
Max Bet RuleA bonus term that caps how much you can stake on any single bet while a wagering requirement is still active.core
No Deposit BonusA bonus an operator credits to a player's account without requiring them to deposit any of their own money first.beginner
Wagering RequirementThe total amount you must bet before bonus money (and any winnings from it) can be withdrawn as cash.core
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