Amazon Slots has a sign-up offer for new players: Win up to 500 Free Spins on Starburst. The key terms, including the wagering and the minimum deposit, are in the card above, and T&Cs apply. The other offers shown above are for existing players.
This page explains how the new-player offer works, what its wagering means in practice and what to check before you deposit. The account steps are on the sign up page, and the welcome bonus page covers the offer in more detail.
How the current offers differ from a sign-up bonus
A sign-up bonus is usually a reward for opening an account. At Amazon Slots the offer for new players is Win up to 500 Free Spins on Starburst, and it asks for a deposit: the minimum is £10. It is therefore not a reward that comes without any money from you. T&Cs apply.
The headline says "up to", and the spin count in the facts is 500. Read that as the maximum on offer rather than a promise of the full amount, and check the full terms for how the number is decided.
What the wagering means here
The wagering on this offer is 10x bonus wagering. In general, a wagering requirement is the number of times a bonus has to be played through before related winnings can be withdrawn. A lower multiple means less play-through. A higher one means more.
The wording "bonus wagering" is worth a moment. Wagering can apply to the bonus amount, to winnings from the spins, or to a deposit plus a bonus, and the multiple means something different in each case. Before you rely on the number, read the full terms and conditions to see exactly what it is applied to. The page above does not work this out for you, and neither should you guess.
Which games count
The eligible game for this offer is Starburst. That is a narrow condition, and it matters more than it looks. Spins tied to one named game are played on that game and nowhere else. If you would rather spread your play across different slots, a one-game offer gives you less room. If you already like the game, it is a straightforward match.
You can read how the game works, including its features and paytable, on the Starburst page. For the general picture of how spin offers differ from other bonus types, see free spins.
How it compares with the other current offers
The other two current offers are for existing players, so they are not alternatives for a new account:
- Weekly Cashback is a cashback offer with No wagering. It pays back on play rather than adding spins. T&Cs apply. The cashback page explains the format.
- Daily Wheel is also for existing players. T&Cs apply, and read the full terms before you rely on it.
The practical difference is timing. The new-player offer is the one to look at while you are deciding whether to register. The cashback and the wheel are offers you would come to as an existing customer, so treat them as extras rather than a reason to sign up.
For a wider view of what Amazon Slots offers, the bonus offers page lists the types side by side.
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What to check before you take any offer
The new-player offer is Win up to 500 Free Spins on Starburst, so check it against your plans before you deposit. Most problems with bonuses come from assumptions made before the terms were read. The checks below are based on what is shown for this offer, plus general advice that applies to any bonus.
- Eligible game. The offer is tied to Starburst. Do not assume the spins work on a different slot, or that other games count the same way.
- Minimum deposit. The minimum is £10. Check the amount before you pay in, and see the deposits page for how paying in works.
- The "up to" wording. The title says "up to", so do not plan around the full 500 spins until you have seen how the number is decided.
- Wagering. The multiple is 10x bonus wagering. Find out what it applies to before you start playing.
- Full terms. Read them before you deposit, including any time limit, bet limit or code they set out, as these decide whether the offer can be used.
A second mistake is mixing up audiences. The cashback and the wheel are for existing players, so a new account should not expect to claim them as a welcome reward. The title of each offer in the cards tells you which group it is for.
A third is treating a bonus page as the final word. The card above shows the headline conditions. The full terms are the document that governs the offer, so read them before you deposit and not afterwards. If something in the terms is unclear, ask contact support before you pay in, not after. T&Cs apply to every offer.
Is it worth taking?
Win up to 500 Free Spins on Starburst suits a new player who already intends to deposit at least £10, and who is happy to play Starburst. For that reader the offer adds spins to a deposit they would make anyway. The wagering of 10x bonus wagering is the part to understand properly, because it decides how much play stands between you and any withdrawal. T&Cs apply.
It is a weaker fit in these cases:
- You want a no-deposit offer. This one needs a deposit.
- You prefer to choose your own games. The spins are tied to one named game.
- You are already registered. The offer is aimed at new players, and the other current offers are the ones for existing accounts.
- You have not yet read the full terms, in which case read them first.
The downsides are the ones above: a single eligible game, a minimum deposit, a wagering requirement and an "up to" headline. None of these is unusual for a spins offer, but together they mean the offer is worth taking only if you would be comfortable with those conditions without the bonus attached.
Any deposit is your own money, so pay in only an amount you can afford to lose, and do not let an offer decide how much you deposit. If you want to set limits first, the safer gambling page explains the tools available.