Online pokies are one of the most popular casino games for players worldwide, and this is no different in Australia. If you want to try out some pokies without committing to a deposit, you can, of course, do so with demo versions. But playing in demo mode ‘dilutes’, so to speak, the gaming experience, which lacks the fundamental element of adrenaline linked to the chance to win.
Online casinos have upped their game by introducing a variety of promotions that offer free spins. These can be either with no deposit required or as an additional bonus linked to the first deposits made. Some, like Aussie online casinos, even tie free spins to a minimum deposit of just $1 AUD! We’ll be listing these promotions, categorizing them into different types such as casino-free spins with no deposit, casino-free spins in addition to the welcome bonus, and casino-free spins with a minimum deposit of $1 to $5. We’ll also create categories based on the number of spins, such as 150 free spins, 100 free spins, and so on.
Up to 80 casino free spins with no deposit
In this first section, we’ll be listing free spins bonuses that are completely deposit-free. These range from 1 free spin, through 25 free spins (a popular choice), up to a maximum of 88 free spins with no purchase required. The best part? You can play for free and still stand a chance to win real money. In some cases, you can even earn casino rewards.
Although the above bonuses differ from one another, we can still note certain common aspects to these promotions: they are generally promotions reserved for players who have just registered (only in some cases is registration not required, but this is a special case), the free spins are awarded with no deposit upon registration or after entering a bonus code, and there is a limit to the maximum winnings that can be cashed out with the no-deposit bonus (no more than AUD$100).
As far as the no-deposit free spins promotions are concerned, this is a special bonus: when the player has completed the spins on the pokie machine specifically indicated by the casino, they will find an amount in their account that has not yet been ‘made official.’’ To receive the sum won (again, there is a maximum), all they have to do is complete the registration process, which may involve verifying their identity and providing some personal information. In some cases, a first deposit is also required to see it credited (this is, therefore, a hybrid bonus between the no-deposit free spins and the welcome pack).
Some of these no-deposit promotions are offered by world-famous casinos, which need no introduction; lesser-known or entirely new casinos offer others: they are thus trying to use a marketing tool as promising as free spins to carve out a market share. Finally, it’s worth remembering that only some of the casinos mentioned support the English language. Sometimes, you must make a virtue of necessity and resign yourself to interacting with a graphical interface in English to take advantage of the free spins.
The operation of these promotions, which require a minimum deposit, has several standard features, which we set out below. These promotions are typical of certain online casinos developed on Microgaming software, and obviously require a $1 deposit after registration. Furthermore, the free spins for a small minimum deposit are in addition to the normal welcome offers offered by these casinos. After taking advantage of these promotions, you can continue playing and still be entitled to the full welcome bonus.
Casino free spins in addition to the welcome bonus
There needs to be some clarification regarding free spins: in fact, most online casinos offer free spins, but as part of the welcome bonus, or rather the welcome package, when it comes to bonuses split between the first consecutive deposits. Specifically as an additional bonus to the typical deposit welcome bonus, free spins can be awarded progressively up to the maximum indicated by the promotion, or spread over the first few days of play, or spread over the first few deposits made. The typical deposit welcome bonus, often referred to as a ‘match bonus’ in percentage terms, matches a certain percentage of your deposit, effectively giving you more to play with.
In addition, spins can be awarded on a single slot machine or on multiple video pokies: in each case, the promotion will specify which free spins can be used on which game. Where spins include more than one slot machine, there will usually be some sort of ‘order’ to their use: the first ‘x’ number of spins can be used on slot machine ‘y’, while the second ‘x’ number of spins can be used on slot machine ‘z.’’ Particularly in the case of free spins, which are complementary to a welcome bonus, you need to read the bonus terms carefully to understand how it works: don’t waste your money!