Reload bonus: nice to receive, harder to withdraw
By Ilze Krūmiņa · updated October 2026
A reload is a bonus for existing players — a percentage on a later deposit, often on a particular weekday. It feels like a thank-you for loyalty. For the cashier it means one thing: each time you take it, your balance is tied to wagering again.
Exact percentages, wagering multipliers and deadlines are set by the operator's bonus terms. They change, so read the current version before you activate anything. Amounts in examples are in your account currency.
How the loop starts
Say there is a reload every Wednesday. You deposit 80 and take the bonus. By the following Wednesday the wagering is not finished, and there is a new offer. Take it, and you have two bonuses, two wagering requirements and possibly a shared maximum bet. Nothing can be withdrawn until both are finished or forfeited. That is how a deposit with a "small bonus" can lock your money for weeks.
What happens when bonuses stack
- Queue. The new bonus waits until the old one ends, stretching the wagering.
- Sum. Bonuses add up and so does the wagering.
- Block. The cashier will not let you take a new one until the current one is done.
Which applies to you depends on the operator's terms. If you see bonuses piling up, stop and ask whether you need another.
When a reload makes sense
If you play slots regularly, the previous bonus is finished and the deposit is one you would have made anyway, a reload can extend your play at no extra cost. The key condition: you do not deposit more often or more heavily because of the offer. If you notice your week bending around "bonus days", read Responsible gambling.
Five questions before a reload
| Question | If the answer is "no" or "not sure" |
|---|---|
| Is the previous bonus finished? | Do not take a new one yet |
| Is it clear what the wagering is based on? | Check the terms or ask support |
| Does the maximum bet suit you? | Deposit without the bonus |
| Can you finish in time? | Skip the offer |
| Would you deposit this amount anyway? | Do not deposit at all |
Already took it and lost interest?
Sometimes a reload is taken out of habit and plans change. You do not have to grind through the wagering. Compare what is left to bet with your real balance; if the wagering is far off, forfeiting the bonus and withdrawing your own money is often the more honest choice than spending evenings betting for a notional sum.
Reloads and withdrawals
Before requesting a withdrawal, open the bonus section: an active reload may be cancelled together with its winnings. Sometimes it is better to finish the wagering, sometimes to forfeit and take your own money. Wagering and Withdrawals help decide. Other offers for regulars: Cashback and VIP programme.