Free spins bonuses at mobile casinos: what they are worth after the terms
A free spins bonus gives you a set number of spins on named slots without using your own balance. Their value depends on three numbers: the value of each spin, the wagering on what you win and the cap on what you keep.
Use the calculator with the casino's own terms. The list below shows the casinos we rank, with the welcome offer they state.
- Example offer
- 50 × $0.10 free spins, worked through below
- Average winnings
- $4.80 at 96% RTP
- Wagering that keeps value
- Below 20× on winnings, see the calculator
- Casinos we rank
- 1,098 with their stated welcome offer
- iPhone app
- 215 of 1,098 casinos tagged with one
Are free spins worth claiming?
Yes, when the wagering on winnings is low. Count the spins at their stake, not the headline number.
50 spins at $0.10 are $5 of play, which wins about $4.80 on average at 96% RTP. With 40× wagering on those winnings, nothing is left on average. With 20× about a fifth survives, and with no wagering you keep all of it.
The figures beside this use the same example at 96% RTP, the share a typical slot pays back.
- 50 spins × $0.10 at 96% RTP
- $4.80 winnings
- With 40× wagering
- $0.00 kept
- With 20× wagering
- $0.96 kept
- With no wagering
- $4.80 kept
Source Example maths at 96% RTP. The casino's terms decide.
Work out a free spins bonus
Every bet you place to clear the wagering loses (100% − RTP) on average. A 96% slot costs $4 per $100 wagered.
Spin value matters as much as spin count: 20 spins at $0.50 are worth twice as much as 100 spins at $0.05.
For you Below 20× wagering on winnings, free spins keep a real part of their value. At 40× and above, expect little on average.
What are your free spins worth?
Free spins × spin value × RTP gives the winnings. Wagering on winnings costs (100% − RTP) of every bet. The cap limits what you keep.
- Average winnings
- $4.80
- To wager
- $192.00
- Expected value
- $0.00
Example maths at 96% RTP · the casino's terms decide
The terms that decide what free spins are worth
| Term | Typical form | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Spin value | A fixed stake per spin | Multiply it by the spins to see the real size |
| Wagering on winnings | A multiple of what the spins win | Each × adds bets; at 96% RTP each $100 of bets costs $4 |
| Max cashout | A fixed amount | Caps what you keep, however much you win |
| Eligible slots | One named slot, or a short list | Low-RTP slots lower the average winnings |
| Max bet | A limit per spin while wagering the winnings | Breaking it can void the winnings |
| Expiry | Hours or days, often per batch | Unused spins are removed |
| Minimum deposit | On deposit-based spins | A smaller deposit can miss the spins |
Casinos we rank, with their stated welcome offer
The offer column shows each casino's welcome offer as it states it, free spins included where the casino lists them. Check the spin value and the wagering on the casino's own site before you sign up.
| # | Casino | App and payment status | Welcome offer | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Dirección General de Juegos y Sorteos (DGJS) · since 2007 |
|
1,500 USD + 150 FS as stated by the casino | Read review |
| 02 | Curacao · since 2016 |
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1,600 USD + 150 FS as stated by the casino | Read review |
| 03 | Curacao · since 2022 |
|
600 USD + 500 FS as stated by the casino | Read review |
| 04 | PAGCOR · since 2020 |
|
500 EUR + 200 FS as stated by the casino | Read review |
| 05 | Anjouan License · since 2018 |
|
2,067 USD + 150 FS as stated by the casino | Read review |
| 06 | Curacao |
|
500 USD + 200 FS as stated by the casino | Read review |
| 07 | Curacao · since 2020 |
|
395 USD + 200 FS as stated by the casino | Read review |
| 08 | Curacao |
|
900 USD + 400 FS as stated by the casino | Read review |
| 09 | PAGCOR · since 2020 |
|
No offer listed for your region | Read review |
| 10 | Curacao · since 2018 |
|
18,000 USD + 230 FS as stated by the casino | Read review |
Listed in our data Not listed
18+ · New customers · T&Cs apply · gamblingtherapy.org. Offers can differ by country; the casino's terms decide.
Source App chips: the casino is tagged Android app or iPhone app in the casinos we list. Payment chips: deposit methods as stated by the casino. A grey chip means our data does not list it, not that the casino lacks it.
More on mobile bonuses
Free spins bonus: FAQ
What is a free spins bonus?
A set number of spins on named slots that you play without using your own balance. What you win usually carries a wagering requirement and sometimes a cap.
What types of free spins are there?
Four common ones: welcome spins with your first deposits, no deposit spins for registering, reload spins on later deposits and in-app promotional spins from notifications, loyalty or events.
Do free spins need a deposit?
Welcome and reload spins do. No deposit spins do not, but they usually carry higher wagering and a lower cap.
How do I activate free spins in a casino app?
Some are credited automatically; others you accept in the promotions section. Then open the eligible slot: the remaining spins show in the game.
Do free spins have wagering requirements?
Usually, on the winnings. 20× on $5 of winnings means $100 of bets before you can withdraw. Wager-free spins exist and are worth the most.
Are free spins available on Android and iPhone?
Yes. The spins belong to your account, so they work in the app, the web app and the browser.
Why do casinos give free spins?
To get you to try their slots and their app. For you they are a cheap test of how the casino works before you deposit more.
How does MobileCasinoRank assess free spins?
We look at spin value, wagering, cap, eligible games and expiry, and at how clearly the app shows the spins and the wagering progress. See how we review.
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