Refer a friend: the conditions on both sides
Referral programmes reward you for bringing in a new customer. Two people and two sets of conditions are involved. It is also an offer that deserves caution for a simple reason: it turns a friend into the recipient of gambling marketing.
What the friend must do
The reward rarely triggers on sign-up alone. Usually the friend must verify, deposit a minimum and sometimes stake a set amount — for instance 20 deposited and 100 wagered within 30 days (illustrative example, not Joe's actual terms). Until then, neither side receives anything.
| Side | Typical reward | Conditions to look for |
|---|---|---|
| Referrer | Bonus or free spins | Wagering, deadline, max number of referrals |
| Referred friend | Welcome offer or extra | Minimum deposit, play required, code or link |
Real terms are the ones the operator publishes and shows in the cashier — they depend on the account and change over time.
Linked accounts
Terms ban referrals within the same household, address or device, and of course referring yourself. Identity checks exist partly for this; if the operator finds a link, rewards are cancelled.
The reward has wagering
The referrer's reward is often a bonus with wagering rather than cash. Everything about bonuses applies: base, contribution, max bet. See Wagering.
Before sending a link
- Ask whether the person actually wants a gambling invitation.
- Never invite anyone under 18.
- Check that online gambling is legal where they live.
- Do not post referral links publicly — it is promotion.
How rewards are usually tracked
Referrals are tracked by a personal link or code. If the friend signs up without it, or through another link, the referral is usually not recorded and cannot be added later. Rewards are credited only after the friend's conditions are met and the operator has reviewed the accounts, which can take days. Deadlines for the friend's qualifying play run from their registration, not from your invitation.
Questions to ask before inviting anyone
- Does the reward need wagering?
- Is there a cap on referrals per month?
- What does the friend have to deposit and stake?
- Does the referral expire?
Overview: Bonus section · limits: Responsible gambling.