What is a refer a friend bonus?
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A refer a friend bonus rewards you when someone you invite joins the casino and meets certain qualifying conditions. Typically, both you and your referred friend receive a bonus once the friend makes their first qualifying deposit.
How the referral process works
Casinos provide you with a unique referral link or code from your account. When your friend registers using that link and deposits, you each receive the agreed bonus. The amount and conditions vary significantly: some casinos offer cash bonuses, others give free spins, and some give a percentage of your friend’s first deposit as a bonus credit.
Terms to check
Most refer a friend bonuses have wagering requirements attached, just like other bonus types. There are usually limits on how many friends you can refer in a period, and some casinos limit eligibility based on geography. Make sure your friend is genuinely interested in playing — creating fake accounts to claim referral bonuses constitutes bonus abuse and can result in both accounts being closed.
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