Admit it, how often do you skim past (or not read at all) a casino’s terms and conditions? We’ll put our hands in the air and say we’re guilty of this from time to time too, especially when reading about promotions. T&Cs are the boring bit, let’s be honest, but in a rush to claim your bonus cash you shouldn’t overlook them. They often contain crucial caveats that can impact your eligibility for a promotion, information regarding how you’ll receive your bonus and all important rules for if and when you win big.

That being said, they’re often written in a way which makes them hard to understand and so, so, boring. Fear not, however, as we’re here to explain the most common promotional terms and conditions you’ll come across at online casinos.

Only One Bonus per Household

You will see this condition at many casinos, and it’s one that we find a bit nonsensical to be honest! A lot of casinos include this clause in their T&Cs as a preventative measure; to make sure that no players are unfairly cashing in on more than one bonus by creating multiple accounts.

It is, of course, very annoying if you have a partner or a housemate who’s as keen a gamer as you. If there are two or more accounts registered to the same address, it could mean that difficulties arise when trying to claim welcome bonuses and promotions.

This is unfair, as both members should both be allowed to take advantages of the same offers and deals. Most of the time, this condition can be sorted out with Customer Services if both members provide ID, yet it still remains a nuisance.

Without ID, casinos only have the option of checking on IP addresses to see if an account could be fake. This is why the rule is implemented and, although we find it problematic, it’s commonly used. Always lookout for this condition if you do live in a house with one or more player as it would be very unfortunate to miss out on a huge bonus just because it’s already been claimed by a cohabitant.

Paying Out on A Big Win

Winning the jackpot can be a life changing event, and it’s sure to put your head in a spin! However, whilst your dreaming about buying Ferraris and flights to the Caribbean, it’s important to remember that many casinos have conditions relating to how the pay out when it comes to big wins.

Most casinos regulate how much a player can withdraw in a given time period, even if they’ve just won big. This means that you shouldn’t expect to receive all your winnings at once. Maximum withdrawals are capped per day, or month, and sometimes this doesn’t change no matter how much you’ve won.

On the other hand, some casinos will implement a payment scheme, which may mean you’ll receive a percentage of your cash per month, and some casinos will exempt jackpot and other large winnings from their withdrawal limits. The rules can vary from site to site, so it’s definitely worth checking this out before registering.

Furthermore, casinos often apply conditions to any big wins that have come from a bonus bet. Often, you’ll need to already be an active player, which means that you’ve already made at least 1 real money deposit. If you’ve not met the casino’s requirements, they will often cap your winnings at a significantly smaller sum. Similarly, in most cases, if you win big using a deposit bonuses you won’t be eligible for the full jackpot amount.

Minimal Risk Wagering

Wagering requirements are perhaps the most well known condition of any casino promotion, and that’s because they can be extremely inconvenient at times. This is why some inventive players have developed a tactic called minimal risk wagering.

In theory, it works by using a low variance slot and placing small bets, so that you can spend the least amount of money on wagers, for the biggest possible chance of winning – which clears those pesky requirements.

However, don’t ever think the casino isn’t always one step ahead of you! As this method of wagering doesn’t really do the casino any favors, many sites will have a section of their terms and conditions which states that this type of playing is forbidden. Engaging it in will breach the T&Cs which, at beast, means you’re wagering activity won’t count, and at worst, means you may be banned from the site forever.

Participating in Advertising or Promotional Material

We’re rounding off our list of common terms and conditions with something we see as a little more lighthearted, yet has been known to upset and disturb many casino players.

When you sign up to a promotion, or simply register at a casino in general, the T&Cs will state that your username and identity can be used for advertising and promotional purposes. Most of the time, this clause is used when a player wins a jackpot and the casino want to gain some publicity from it. It could be anything from using your username, to agreeing to having your photo taken, so if you’re a little concerned about privacy then it’s important to read this condition carefully.