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Bonuses · Codes Live data · 7 Nov 2026

Bonus codes at new casinos

€2,000 Median headline welcome offer at casinos founded 2024–2026

A bonus code unlocks a specific offer when you enter it at sign-up or in the cashier. At many new casinos the welcome offer needs no code at all; where one is needed, the casino shows it with the offer.

A code does not change the maths: a coded offer has wagering, time limits and a maximum bet like any other.

  • 18+ only
  • Codes as stated by each casino
  • Enter before you deposit

By Chloe O'Sullivan | Updated 6 Nov 2026

New casinos with an offer
33 of 33
Median offer, new
€2,000 founded 2024–2026
Median offer, older
€1,000 founded before 2024
With free spins
28 new casinos
Wagering on file
12 new casinos

Short answer

Do I need a bonus code at a new casino?

Usually not. Some welcome offers apply when you opt in at registration or at your first deposit. Where a code is needed, enter it exactly as shown before you pay. The confirmation screen or account promotions area should show whether the offer attached. If the offer does not appear, pause before depositing and ask the operator to confirm eligibility.

New casinos with an offer
33 of 33
Median offer, new
€2,000 founded 2024–2026
Median offer, older
€1,000 founded before 2024
With free spins
28 new casinos

Worksheet

What a bonus is worth after wagering

Example terms

Enter the bonus the code unlocks and its wagering. The worksheet shows what clearing it costs on a slot at 96% RTP.

Pattern A code changes which offer you get, not the maths behind it. At 35x, a €100 bonus costs about €140 to clear on average; at 10x, about €40.

What is a welcome bonus worth?

Worksheet
To wager €3,500
Expected cost €140
Expected value -€40

You must bet €3,500 before the bonus turns into cash. At 96.0% RTP that costs €140 on average, so the bonus is worth about -€40.

Average over many players · terms vary by casino
Bonus claimed Wagering To wager Expected cost at 96% Value
€100 0x €0 €0 €100
€100 10x €1,000 €40 €60
€100 35x €3,500 €140 -€40

Worked examples at 96% RTP; example terms, not a casino's offer.

Ranking

New casinos ranked, with their welcome offers

Our new-casino ranking with each casino's headline welcome offer for Ireland. Where an offer needs a code, the casino states it with the offer.

Live · ranking

Casino Age Licence (stated) Welcome offer Wagering Action
1 Year 1 · 2026 since 8 Feb 2026 Curaçao €600 + 500 Free Spins 40x
2 Year 2 · 2025 since 7 Oct 2025 Curaçao €600 + 600 Free Spins 45x
3 Year 2 · 2025 since 11 Aug 2025 Curaçao, Tobique €555 + 150 Free Spins 35x
4 Year 3 · 2024 since 3 Oct 2025 Malta Gaming Authority, Curaçao €15,000 + 500 Free Spins –
5 Year 3 · 2024 since 17 Jul 2025 Anjouan License €11,000 + 600 Free Spins 30x
6 Year 3 · 2024 since 10 Dec 2025 Anjouan License €650 + 300 Free Spins –
7 Year 2 · 2025 since 20 Feb 2026 Curaçao €3,000 + 300 Free Spins 40x
8 Year 2 · 2025 since 3 Oct 2025 Curaçao €38,000 –
9 Year 2 · 2025 since 26 Aug 2025 Costa Rica Gambling License €4,000 + 210 Free Spins –
10 Year 2 · 2025 since 16 Jul 2025 Costa Rica Gambling License €10,000 + 800 Free Spins –

Ranking: our ranking for this page, read 7 Nov 2026. Offers as stated by the casino; licences as each casino states them.

Read before you claim

Terms that decide a coded offer

A bonus code identifies an offer; the offer terms control who can use it, when it must be entered, which games count and what happens at expiry. Check those details on the casino's own promotion before depositing.

General explanation

When

Enter it first

Enter the code in the field named bonus code, promo code or similar. The registration form may show it before account creation, while a cashier field may appear before a deposit is confirmed. Keep the code exactly as displayed, including letters, numbers and any punctuation. A successful entry should show the offer attached to the account; check the confirmation screen or promotions area before you continue.

Who

New customers

The eligibility wording controls who may claim an offer. A code can apply to a new account, an existing account or a named campaign. Read the full condition instead of relying on a short label such as new customers. A household, payment method or prior account condition can also limit eligibility when the operator states it in the terms. Do not open another account to get around an exclusion.

Expiry

Valid dates

An expiry date can refer to the last day to enter the code, the period to make a qualifying deposit or the time allowed to use credited spins. These deadlines can differ within one promotion. Save the offer page or note the dates before you enter the code, then check whether the reward appears in the account. A code copied from an old post may no longer be active.

Games

Eligible games

Game eligibility determines which play contributes to a wagering requirement. A free-spin offer normally names the slot or group of slots that receives the spins. Bonus funds may count at different rates across slots and table games, and some games may be excluded. Read the contribution table before play because a stake on an excluded game may not reduce the outstanding requirement.

Note

In depth

Where to enter a code

  1. In the registration form, in a field marked bonus or promo code.
  2. In the cashier, before you confirm the deposit.
  3. In the promotions page, for reload and existing-player codes.

Where codes come from

Codes reach players through casino emails, social pages, review sites and partner promotions. Our guide to finding no deposit bonus codes covers the sources and the scams to avoid, and how to find and claim bonuses covers the maths.

Check a bonus code before you enter it

A code is useful only when the matching promotion is available to your account. Start with the offer page on the casino site, then compare its code and conditions with the field shown during registration or in the cashier. The casino's own terms are the source for the active promotion. A search result, affiliate listing or copied social post may describe an older version.

Confirm the audience before you claim. Ireland's Gambling Regulation Act 2024, section 157(2), prohibits an offer to a person or specific group, and section 157(3) permits a public offer. This distinction means an affiliate should not present a private inducement as a public bonus code. The public availability and conditions of a code must match the operator's current offer.

Check the deadline and the qualifying action separately. Some terms ask for entry before registration ends; others connect the code to a deposit or a later promotion claim. A code entered after the required step may not attach. If the casino presents a confirmation screen, read it before continuing and keep a record of the code and offer conditions.

Review the mechanics before accepting the reward. A wagering multiple explains how much eligible play is required against the amount named in the terms. The qualifying base matters because an offer can calculate wagering against bonus funds, the deposit, or both. Compare the figure and base together. A larger number without its base does not describe the amount of play required.

Game contribution rules affect how quickly eligible stakes reduce the requirement. The terms can exclude a game or count only part of its stake. Free spins can be restricted to named slots, and winnings from those spins can carry their own conditions. Read the contribution list before choosing a game, then check the remaining requirement in the account if the casino provides a progress display.

A code may also have a maximum bet while wagering is active. That limit can apply per spin or per round, so check the operator's definition of a bet. A breach can affect bonus eligibility under the terms. The guide to finding no-deposit bonus codes describes where codes are published and how to assess a source.

Keep a simple record of the offer name, code, expiry and qualifying deposit. Save the operator page or confirmation if the reward does not appear. Contact customer support before making another deposit and ask which term prevented the offer from attaching. The bonus claiming guide gives a separate checklist for reviewing an offer's value.

Questions

Bonus codes: questions

What is a bonus code?

A bonus code is a short identifier that links an account to a promotion. It can be a word, a sequence of letters and numbers, or a campaign label. The code identifies the offer; its terms set the deposit conditions, eligible games, expiry and withdrawal rules. Check the offer page because two codes from the same casino can unlock different promotions.

Do bonus codes apply automatically?

Some offers apply automatically after an eligible sign-up or deposit, while others require manual entry. The promotion page and its terms say which process applies. Look for a confirmation before you complete the qualifying step. If the cashier does not show the offer, contact the operator before depositing so you can resolve a code or eligibility issue first.

Common reasons a casino bonus fails can help when the reward does not appear.
Do bonus codes have wagering?

A code does not determine the wagering requirement by itself. The linked offer's terms state whether wagering applies and how it is calculated. Check whether the requirement applies to the bonus, the deposit, or both. Also check the deadline and game contribution rules, since those conditions affect how much eligible play remains before a cash withdrawal.

Read this guide to bonuses without wagering for a comparison of that offer type.
Can I use a code on any game?

Most coded spins name the eligible slot or list a group of games. Bonus money can also have different contribution rates for slots, live casino and table games. Read the contribution table before playing. A game that is excluded or contributes at a lower rate can leave more wagering outstanding than expected.

Do codes expire?

A code or its linked offer can have an expiry date. Check whether the deadline applies to entering the code, making a qualifying deposit or using the credited reward. Those dates can be separate. An expired code may be rejected even when an old search result or social post still displays it.

Responsible gaming

Play only if you are 18+ and it stays fun

These rules apply on every page of this site. A young casino has less history to judge it by, so the limits matter more.

18+ only

Adults only, everywhere

You must be 18 or older, and older in some countries. A casino can ask for ID before your first withdrawal, and new casinos often do.

Responsible gaming
New brands

Start small with an unknown casino

Deposit an amount you would accept losing to a failed withdrawal, and request a small cash-out early to see how the casino handles it.

How we review new casinos
Limits

Set limits before the welcome offer

Bonus wagering keeps you playing longer. Set a deposit limit and a time limit in the account before you claim.

Set your limits
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