Refer a friend: the bonus that involves someone else
Most casino promotions are a deal between you and the operator. A referral programme is different, because it pays you for bringing another person into gambling. That makes it worth reading twice: once for the terms, and once for what it means for the friend. This page explains how referral offers are usually structured, which conditions decide whether a reward is paid, and how to think about inviting people you know. We do not state current Spinwiz referral rewards; if a programme is available to your account, its terms are on the operator's site.
How referral programmes usually work
The usual sequence is simple. You receive a personal link or code from your account. A new player registers through it. After that player completes the qualifying steps, which often include a first deposit and sometimes a certain amount of wagering, a reward is credited. Some programmes reward only the referrer; others also give the new player a bonus. Rewards may be cash, bonus money with its own wagering requirement, or free spins.
Conditions worth reading first
| Condition | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Friend's qualifying steps | The deposit and play the friend must complete before anyone is rewarded |
| Eligibility | Restrictions on household, device, IP address or shared payment methods |
| Reward format | Cash, bonus money or spins, and any wagering attached |
| Limits | Maximum number of referrals and time windows |
| Forfeiture | What cancels the reward, such as duplicate accounts |
The ethics of inviting people you know
Notice what the first condition means. Your reward usually depends on your friend depositing and playing. If the programme also requires them to wager a certain amount, the reward is literally linked to how much they gamble. That does not make referrals wrong, but it does mean the decision is about them as much as about you.
- Only mention the site to adults who already gamble and have said they want a recommendation.
- Never invite someone who has told you they are trying to cut down, or who has had problems with gambling.
- Be honest that you receive a reward if they sign up.
- Do not pressure, follow up repeatedly, or offer to share the reward as an incentive.
If you notice that a friend's play has changed, talk about the person, not the programme. Our pages on responsible gambling and limits and self-exclusion describe the tools available, and Gambling Therapy offers free, confidential support at gamblingtherapy.org.
For your own account, too
A referral reward is still a bonus, and it can encourage you to play more to clear it. Apply the same rule as for any offer on our bonus overview: if it does not fit your existing limits, let it go.