Sticky Online Casino Bonuses

May 21, 2010 | Article Category: Casino Bonus

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Players may or may not have heard of the terms "sticky bonus," or "play bonus" and might well ask themselves what it is, and what relevance it has to them and their online casino experience.

Quite simply put, a sticky bonus is one that sticks, not to the player, but to the online casino. It cannot be withdrawn, but it can be used for play, and profits made from the bonus amount can be kept. When players cash out their winnings, the sticky bonus stays behind. Some may conclude from this that the sticky bonus is not such a great bonus to get, but that is not the case.

For example, if a player makes a deposit of $100, and the sticky bonus being offered takes the amount that can be used to place wagers up to $300, which means that the player now has $100 of their own money to use when wagering, and $200 of the casino’s money.

The reason that sticky bonuses can be very useful is that even though players do not get to keep the money they have been given as a bonus, they can use it to place larger bets, without risking too much of their own money. Players who place smaller bets will win smaller, and those that have the opportunity to place larger bets have the chance to win bigger. Increasing your bankroll by using a sticky bonus is a great way to try and build your bankroll.

An advantage of the sticky bonus is that it is usually far larger than the usual sign up bonus that is offered, since the online casino is not giving away the bonus money. Of course, those that can turn the sticky bonus into more money by winning do get to keep their winnings. For example, if the player began with the earlier number mentioned of $300, and managed to increase their online casino balance to $800, they would then be able to withdraw $600, which is the difference between the total they won and the initial deposit they made, and the sticky bonus. Some sticky bonuses do not require a deposit at the online casino, however, in these cases, there is likely to be an upper limit as to how much of the winnings can be withdrawn.

The sticky bonus, along with any other bonuses that are given, may have a time limit before it expires. Do check that you will be able to use it within the allocated time period. There may also be other wagering requirements that need to be completed within this time in order for the player to cash out their winnings.