Reload bonuses · 44 tracked · repriced 2026-09-30
Reload bonuses
Reloads are the follow-up to the welcome bonus: 25-75% match on subsequent deposits, often with 20-30x wagering (vs 35-50x on welcomes). Recurring cadence turns modest amounts into meaningful annual EV.
Prioritise operators with weekly or daily reload calendars over one-time headline bonuses. A €50 reload at 30x runs at similar EV to a €200 welcome at 40x — repeated 52 times, the reload strategy dominates.
Reloads are an annuity; welcomes are a lump sum
A welcome bonus happens once. A weekly reload calendar happens 52 times a year. Even at half the face value and similar wagering, the recurring stream dominates the one-shot on annual EV — which is why experienced players choose operators by reload cadence, not welcome headline. Check the promotions page for a fixed calendar (e.g. "50% every Friday") rather than ad-hoc offers.
Lower wagering is the tell of a healthy reload
Operators price reloads for retention, not acquisition, so the wagering is usually friendlier: 20×-30× against 35×-50× on welcomes. A reload above 40× is a welcome bonus in disguise — skip it and wait for the calendar offer.
FAQ · reload bonuses
What is a reload bonus?
A deposit match for existing players — typically 25-75% up to a modest cap, offered on a recurring calendar (weekly/daily) or triggered by deposit patterns. Wagering runs 20×-30×, lower than welcome offers, because the operator is paying for retention rather than acquisition.
Are reload bonuses better than welcome bonuses?
Per-instance they are smaller, but they repeat. A €50 weekly reload at 30× claimed 50 times a year moves more total EV than any one-time €500 welcome at 40×. If you play regularly at one operator, the reload calendar is the number that matters.