Reload bonus: conditions on the deposits that follow
A reload is a bonus on deposits after the first — weekly, tied to a weekday, or sent by email. Percentages tend to be lower than welcome offers but the mechanics are the same. The difference is timing: a reload often arrives while another requirement is still running.
Requirements that stack
If a bonus is still active and you take another, terms may queue them or merge them into one balance. Example (illustrative example, not Joe's actual terms): 1,200 still to wager plus a reload of 30 at 30x adds 900 more. Queued means the second bonus's winnings stay locked until the first is cleared.
| Question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Can two bonuses be active at once? | Decides whether requirements add up or cancel |
| Does the reload share the same max bet? | The lower cap usually prevails |
| Is a code required? | Without it the deposit may carry no bonus or a different one |
| How long does it last? | Weekly reloads often expire within days |
Real terms are the ones the operator publishes and shows in the cashier — they depend on the account and change over time.
Small percentage, heavy weight
A 25% reload on 100 (illustrative example, not Joe's actual terms) adds 25 of bonus but, depending on the base, can lock the full 100 deposit too. If you want flexible withdrawals, 25 of bonus may cost the freedom of 100 of cash for days. The ratio between bonus received and money locked is the honest measure of a reload.
Codes, weekdays and emails
Weekday reloads and emailed codes are marketing from the operator. You can usually switch them off in account preferences — a simple way to reduce the number of prompts to play.
When to let it go
- You already have a large requirement open.
- You plan to withdraw soon.
- You mostly play low-contribution games.
- The deadline is shorter than your playing pace.
Compare with welcome offers; calculation in Wagering.