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Guide · Bonuses Updated 27 Oct 2026

Why your new casino bonus did not work, and what to do

Most failed bonuses come down to five causes: a wrong or expired code, an excluded payment method, a broken maximum bet rule, a game that does not count, or a country the offer does not cover.

Work through them in order before you contact support, and keep screenshots.

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Step by step

  1. Open the bonus terms and screenshot them, with the date.
  2. Check you opted in or entered the code before depositing.
  3. Check the deposit method is not excluded (e-wallets and crypto often are).
  4. Check the minimum deposit for the offer.
  5. Check the offer covers players from your country.
  6. Contact live chat with your screenshots and ask for a written answer.

Specific problems

The code is invalid

Codes expire and are often limited to new accounts. Ask support to add the bonus manually if the code was live when you deposited.

Wagering is not moving

You are probably playing a game that counts at 0%, such as live baccarat or some high-RTP slots. Switch to a game listed at 100%.

The bonus was voided for a max bet

One spin above the cap, often S$5, can cancel the bonus and its winnings. Casinos rarely reverse this; set your stake below the cap before you start.

Your payment method was excluded

Ask support whether a qualifying deposit can be added. If not, the deposit stays as cash and you can withdraw it.

Avoid it next time

  • Read the terms before depositing, not after.
  • Use a deposit method the terms name.
  • Set the stake below the max bet before the first spin.
  • Learn the clauses in our guide to casino terms.

Questions

Why your new casino bonus did not work, and what to do: questions

Why was my bonus not credited?

Usually a missed opt-in or code, a deposit below the minimum, or an excluded payment method.

Can a casino take back winnings from a bonus?

Yes, if you broke a bonus rule such as the max bet. That is why the terms matter before you play.

What if support will not help?

Ask for the decision in writing, then complain to the casino's licensing body. Offshore licences give limited help, so keep deposits small at new casinos.

Is live baccarat counted for wagering?

Rarely in full. Most casinos count it at 10% or less, or not at all.

Responsible gaming

Play only if you are 21+ and it stays fun

These rules apply on every page of this site. A young casino has less history to judge it by, so the limits matter more.

21+ only

Adults only, everywhere

You must be 21 or older, and older in some countries. A casino can ask for ID before your first withdrawal, and new casinos often do.

Responsible gaming
New brands

Start small with an unknown casino

Deposit an amount you would accept losing to a failed withdrawal, and request a small cash-out early to see how the casino handles it.

How we review new casinos
Limits

Set limits before the welcome offer

Bonus wagering keeps you playing longer. Set a deposit limit and a time limit in the account before you claim.

Set your limits
Help

Free, confidential support

If playing stops being fun, talk to someone. Gambling Therapy offers free support in many languages.

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