BEST NO DEPOSIT BONUSES

Table Definitions

Rank -- Rank is a measure of the quality of the bonus. The lower the rank, the better the bonus.

Software -- The software used by the selected casino.

Group -- Casinos often are linked together with a single group. These groups are listed in the table. I recommend not simultaneously playing two sign up bonuses from the same group. Wait until payment is received in Neteller, then move to the next casino.

Bonus EV -- EV stands for Expected Value. Bonus EV indicates the average expected gain of the bonus with the following strategies: Cashable bonuses -- Playthrough the bonus on the listed game; Sticky bonuses -- Bet the full bankroll (deposit+bonus), then playthrough bonus; Clearplay bonuses-- Bet the full bankroll, then playthrough bonus if doing the playthrough increases expected gain. Free Play and Unique bonuses -- See the listed strategy.

Max Bonus -- The bonus that is given with the maximum allowed deposit for that bonus. If the max value is expressed as one number + another, then there are two bonuses, usually one signup bonus and one deposit method bonus. If the value is expressed as a range, then the bonus is dependent on return from a free play offer.

Bonus % -- Bonus % indicates the ratio between the bonus and your deposit. If a $300 bonus is given on a $100 deposit, the bonus % is 300%.

Wager -- Wager indicates the wagering requirement for the bonus. All wagering requirements are expressed in terms of the bonus. For example, the wagering requirement at Golden Palace is 20x(bonus+deposit). With a $100 deposit, the wagering requirement would be ($300 + $100)x20 = $8000. $8000 is 27x the $300 bonus, so the value in the table is 27xB. Clearplay bonuses list two wagering requirements -- the minimum wagering requirement and the wagering requirement on the game French Roulette. "0xB / 60xB" indicates that you can cash out your winnings immediately (0xB), and if you complete the playthrough on French Roulette there is a 60xB wagering requirement.

Type -- Five types of bonuses are listed in the table: Cashable, Sticky, Clearplay, Free Play, and Unique. Cashable bonuses are real money that can be cashed out after completing the associated wagering. Sticky bonuses can be bet, but cannot be cashed out. Clearplay bonuses are a special type of Cashable bonus offered by many Microgaming casinos in which winnings can be cashed out immediately, so you are not required to complete the associated wagering. Free play bonuses involve play without making a deposit in which winnings are credited as a bonus. Unique bonuses have unique rules and often do not fit in any of the categories above.

Game -- Game indicates the recommended game to play the bonus.

Risk -- Risk is a measure of the chance of large loss compared to the average expected return. Cashable bonuses with low playthrough have little risk. Cashable bonuses with higher playthrough usually have moderate to high risk. Sticky/Clearplay bonuses that recommend betting your full deposit on a single bet usually have high risk. The large percentage Sticky/Clearplay bonuses are listed as moderate risk rather than high, as the average expected gain is large compared to the size of the deposit being risked. Similarly the small percentage Sticky/Clearplay bonuses are listed as very high risk rather than high.

Time -- Time is a measure of how long it takes to complete the associated wagering. Obviously this value varies according to bet size.

Notes -- Notes indicates other important things to take note of, such as not allowing players from the US or associated warnings.