To compare casino bonuses fairly, convert each offer into the same handful of measures: what you must put in, what the bonus is worth in pounds, how much wagering it needs, how long you have and what limits apply. Headlines like “500 spins” or “up to £100” are built to be eye-catching, not comparable. This guide gives you a six-measure method, applies it to five UK offers checked on 5 October 2026, and shows how the right answer changes with your budget.
Compare pounds with pounds: spins × spin value, or match % × deposit, never the headline number.
Wagering per £1 of bonus is the clearest way to compare playthrough; since 19 January 2026 it can be no more than £10.
Count the clocks: claim windows, daily claims and wagering deadlines change how practical an offer is.
The best offer for you is the one that fits the amount you already planned to spend, not the one with the biggest number.
Method
Six measures per offer
Offers compared
5 UK partner offers
Data checked
5 October 2026
Max wagering allowed
10x bonus funds since 19 January 2026
Mixed-product offers
Not allowed since 19 January 2026
Why you can’t compare casino bonuses by the headline
A headline is a marketing summary. “100 free spins” and “50% up to £100” describe different things: one is a count of fixed-value spins, the other is a percentage of a deposit with a ceiling. Neither tells you the cost, the playthrough or the deadline. Comparing them directly is like comparing a price per kilo with a price per pack.
The “up to” wording is the most common trap. “Up to 500 spins” may be paid in daily instalments, and “up to £100” is only reached at a certain deposit size. Advertising rules require significant conditions to be shown with the headline, as the ASA’s guidance on promotional terms and significant conditions (opens in a new tab) sets out, but a condition shown is not the same as a figure you can compare. Our guide to how casino promotions work explains why offers are framed this way, and bonus spins vs free spins explains a naming difference that also affects value.
The six measures for comparing casino bonuses
Write these six figures down for every offer you are weighing. Once each offer is reduced to the same rows, the comparison becomes simple arithmetic.
Six measures for comparing any casino bonus
Measure
How to work it out
Why it matters
1. Your outlay
Minimum deposit plus any qualifying stake
The money you commit before getting anything
2. Face value
Spins × spin value, or deposit × match %
What the bonus is worth before wagering
3. Wagering in pounds
Bonus × multiple (0 for no-wagering)
How much you must bet before withdrawing
4. Time pressure
Shortest deadline in the terms
How fast the wagering or spins must be used
5. Restrictions
Games, max bet, payment exclusions
Whether you can actually meet the terms
6. Caps
Max win or maximum cash-out
The ceiling on what can be withdrawn
Two ratios help when offers differ in size. Face value per £1 of outlay shows how much bonus each pound of your own money attracts. Wagering per £1 of bonus shows how heavy the playthrough is; since the 10x wagering cap came into force on 19 January 2026, that figure cannot exceed £10 at a UK-licensed casino. The cap is written into the Gambling Commission’s rewards and bonuses code (LCCP 5.1.1) (opens in a new tab).
Comparing five UK casino bonuses side by side
Here are our five partner offers reduced to the six measures, as published when checked on 5 October 2026. All are for new customers aged 18 or over, and full terms apply. For the match bonuses we show the minimum and the cap-reaching deposit.
Five UK welcome offers on the same six measures (checked 5 October 2026)
Offer
Outlay
Face value
Wagering
Shortest clock
Key restriction or cap
Coral: bet £10, 100 spins
£10 staked on slots
£10 (100 × 10p)
£0 on spin winnings
48h to accept
Several e-wallets, prepaid and some debit cards excluded
Ladbrokes: play £10, up to 500 spins
£10 spent on slots
Up to £50 (500 × 10p)
£0
Claim by 23:59 each day
Paid as 50 a day for 10 days; e-wallets and prepaid excluded
PlayOJO: 80 spins
£10 first deposit
£8 (80 × 10p)
£0, cash winnings
Check terms
Big Bass Bonanza only; not Northern Ireland
Casumo: 50% up to £100
£20 to £200 deposit
£10 to £100
£100 to £1,000 (10x)
7 days to wager
£5 max bet; opt-in needed
10bet: 100% up to £25
Deposit of £25 for full bonus
£25
£250 (10x on slots)
3 days to wager
Max bonus winnings £1,000
The two comparison ratios
Offer
Face value per £1 of outlay
Wagering per £1 of bonus
Coral
£1.00
£0
Ladbrokes
Up to £5.00 if all 10 days are claimed
£0
PlayOJO
£0.80
£0
Casumo
£0.50
£10
10bet (at £25 deposit)
£1.00
£10
Ladbrokes looks strongest on face value, but only if you log in and claim on all ten days. That makes it the most demanding on your time; if daily log-ins are not something you want, its practical value is lower. Casumo has the weakest ratio but the largest possible bonus. Individual offer pages carry the detail: Coral’s offer, Ladbrokes’ offer, PlayOJO’s offer, Casumo’s offer and 10bet’s offer.
How to compare casino bonuses by budget
The fairest comparison starts with the amount you planned to spend anyway. A bonus that needs a bigger deposit than your budget is not good value for you, however large it looks.
Budget of £10
Only the spins offers fit. Coral and Ladbrokes need £10 played on slots; PlayOJO needs a £10 deposit. None adds wagering to spin winnings, so the comparison is mostly about face value (£10, up to £50, £8), which slot you prefer and whether your payment method qualifies.
Budget of £25
10bet’s 100% match comes into range: £25 of your money plus a £25 bonus, but £250 of wagering on slots within 3 days. That is roughly £83 of bets a day. Compare that with a spins offer at £10 and keeping £15 unspent.
Budget of £200
Casumo’s full £100 bonus becomes reachable, with £1,000 of wagering in 7 days and a £5 maximum bet. At £1 a spin that is 1,000 spins in a week. Ask honestly whether that pace matches how you normally play; if not, the bonus nudges you to play more than you meant to. Our high stakes casino guide and casino bankroll basics help with larger budgets.
Comparing spins offers with deposit match bonuses
Spins offers fix the stake and the game, so the face value is known in advance and there is little you can get wrong once they are credited. Match bonuses give flexibility over games and stake size, within limits, but add wagering and a deadline. Neither is objectively better; they suit different habits.
Advantages
Spins: exact face value, often no wagering, small outlay
Match: larger possible bonus, choice of eligible games
Match: stake size within the max-bet rule is your choice
Drawbacks
Spins: tied to named slots and a fixed 10p stake
Spins: short claim and use windows
Match: wagering and time limits, risk of breaching the max-bet rule
Restrictions that change a casino bonus comparison
Two offers with the same face value and wagering can still differ in how easy they are to use. Line up these clauses before deciding.
Payment exclusions: if your usual method is PayPal or Skrill, Coral and Ladbrokes’ current offers will not apply. See why PayPal is often excluded.
Eligible games: spins on one named slot are less flexible than spins on a selection.
Game weighting: some games may count less towards wagering, explained in game weighting.
Max bet: a £5 cap on bets during wagering matters to higher-stakes players.
Winnings caps: a cap such as 10bet’s £1,000 limit on bonus winnings sets a ceiling.
Eligibility: location exclusions and group rules can stop you claiming at all.
Comparing casino bonuses over time: dates matter
Offers change. Coral’s current offer runs from 1 October 2026 to 1 February 2027; Ladbrokes’ has run since 14 November 2025 until further notice. Any comparison is only as current as its check date, which is why every offer on this site carries one. A comparison table from before 19 January 2026 may show wagering multiples that are no longer allowed.
When you see an offer quoted elsewhere, look for the date it was checked and compare the terms with the casino’s own page. How offers change explains renewals and end dates, and latest casino offers lists current deals with their check dates.
Step-by-step: comparing two casino bonuses in ten minutes
Open each offer’s full terms on the casino’s own site, not a summary.
Write down the six measures for each: outlay, face value, wagering in pounds, shortest clock, restrictions and caps.
Cross out any offer your payment method or location excludes.
Cross out any offer whose outlay exceeds your budget.
For the rest, compare face value per £1 of outlay and wagering per £1 of bonus.
Check how many bets the wagering means at your usual stake, using the wagering calculator.
Pick the offer that fits your existing plans, or none if none does.
Common mistakes when comparing casino bonuses
Comparing spin counts without checking spin value.
Ignoring the deposit needed to reach the “up to” figure.
Treating a bonus with wagering as cash; it is not withdrawable until the playthrough is done.
Forgetting the house edge: wagering £1,000 at 96% RTP costs about £40 on average, and real results vary widely.
Assuming a bonus is a way to make money. It is a discount on entertainment that still costs money over time.
The three partner offers below cover both main types, checked 5 October 2026. All are 18+, for new customers, and full terms apply.
Coral Casino: bet £10 or more on slots and get 100 free spins at 10p on selected games; accept within 48 hours, use within 7 days, no wagering on winnings. Some payment methods do not qualify. Read the Coral review.
PlayOJO: 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza at 10p with a first deposit of £10 or more; winnings paid in cash with no wagering. Excludes Northern Ireland. Read the PlayOJO review.
Casumo: opt in and deposit at least £20 for a 50% bonus up to £100, with 10x wagering within 7 days and a £5 maximum bet. Read the Casumo review.
For head-to-head brand comparisons, see the compare hub, and for more practical guides go back to all guides.
Coral and PlayOJO are the strongest matches for low-budget comparisons (spins with no wagering on winnings); Casumo is shown as the match-bonus example. 18+, new customers, full terms apply.
Significant terms: 18+. New players only. Offer runs 01/10/2026 to 01/02/2027. Deposit (certain types excluded) and bet £10+ on slot games to get 100 free spins (selected games, £0.10 each, 48 hrs to accept, valid 7 days). No wagering on free spin winnings. Deposits by Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe, Skrill, prepaid cards and certain debit cards do not qualify. Restrictions and T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read the Coral reviewLicence: LC International Limited, UKGC account 54743. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
Significant terms: 18+. New UK customers (excluding Northern Ireland). First deposit only. Minimum deposit £10. 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza, £0.10 each. No wagering requirements; winnings paid in cash. Cannot be used with any other offer. Only available to players who arrive through the designated offer link. Full T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read the PlayOJO reviewLicence: Skill On Net Limited, UKGC account 39326. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
Significant terms: 18+. New customers only. Opt-in required. 50% deposit bonus up to £100 on first deposit. Minimum deposit £20. 10x wagering on the bonus amount. Maximum bet or spin £5. Bonus valid for 7 days. Game, play and payment method restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read the Casumo reviewLicence: Recro Limited, UKGC account 61549. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
18+. Gambling should be entertainment that costs money, not a way to make it. Set a deposit limit before you play: how to set deposit limits. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to compare casino bonuses?
Reduce every offer to the same six measures: your outlay, face value in pounds, wagering in pounds, the shortest deadline, restrictions and any cap on winnings. Then compare two ratios: face value per £1 you put in, and wagering per £1 of bonus. This removes the effect of headline wording such as “up to” or large spin counts. Do the comparison only among offers your payment method and location qualify for, and within the amount you already planned to spend. Our wagering calculator speeds up the pound conversions.
Is 500 spins better than 100 spins?
Not automatically; it depends on spin value, how the spins are paid and any wagering. Ladbrokes’ offer of up to 500 spins pays 50 spins a day for ten days, each worth 10p, so you reach £50 of face value only by claiming every day. Coral’s 100 spins at 10p are worth £10 and arrive in one go. Both currently have no wagering on winnings. If you would not log in daily, the practical value of the larger offer falls. Compare face value and effort, not the count. See 500 free spins offers.
How do I compare a free spins offer with a deposit match?
Convert both into pounds and look at the wagering. Spins: multiply the number of spins by the spin value, so 80 at 10p is £8. Match: multiply your deposit by the percentage, so £40 at 50% is £20. Then add the playthrough: spins with no wagering pay cash winnings, while a £20 match at 10x needs £200 of bets. A smaller bonus with no wagering can be more practical than a larger one that needs heavy play. Our free spins vs deposit bonus page sets out the trade-offs.
Does a lower wagering requirement always mean a better bonus?
Usually it makes a bonus easier to use, but other terms can outweigh it. A no-wagering offer with a tiny face value may be worth less than a 10x match with a large bonus, and a short deadline or strict max bet can make even low wagering hard to complete. Since 19 January 2026 no UK-licensed casino may set more than 10x on bonus funds, so the gap between offers is narrower than it used to be. Weigh wagering alongside value, time and restrictions. Our low-wagering bonuses page has examples.
Why do casino bonus comparisons online show different figures?
Mostly because offers change and comparison pages are not always updated. A table from before 19 January 2026 may show wagering of 35x or more, which is no longer allowed, or an offer that has since ended. Some summaries also leave out payment exclusions or caps. Always check the date a comparison was made and confirm the details on the casino’s own terms page. Every offer on this site shows its check date. Our guide to spotting an outdated offer lists the signs to look for.
Should I compare bonuses from casinos owned by the same group?
You can, but you may not be able to claim both. Coral and Ladbrokes are both run by LC International Limited, part of Entain, and group-owned brands can limit welcome offers to people new to the group. Their current offers are also structured differently: 100 spins after a £10 slot bet at Coral, and up to 500 spins paid daily at Ladbrokes. Read both sets of terms before deciding. The Coral vs Ladbrokes comparison covers ownership, offers and payments side by side.
How much does wagering cost on average?
On average, wagering costs roughly the amount bet multiplied by the house edge of the games played. At 96% RTP the edge is about 4%, so £250 of wagering costs about £10 and £1,000 costs about £40. These are long-run averages; any single session can end far above or below them, and you can lose your deposit. The figure helps you compare bonuses, not predict results. Our guides to RTP and casino bonus value explain the maths in more depth.
Do payment methods affect which casino bonus is best?
Yes, because some offers exclude certain methods entirely. Coral’s current welcome offer excludes Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe, Skrill, prepaid cards and certain debit cards, and Ladbrokes’ excludes prepaid cards, PayPal, Paysafe, Neteller, Skrill and Moneybookers. If you prefer an e-wallet, those offers may not be available to you, which changes the comparison before you look at value. Check the payment clause first. Our guide to Ladbrokes bonus payment exclusions lists that brand’s rules.
Is it worth claiming a bonus at all?
Only if it fits money you had already decided to spend on entertainment. A bonus adds value on average, but it does not change the house edge, and wagering requirements mean playing more than you otherwise might. If the offer makes you deposit more, play faster or log in more often than you planned, it has cost you rather than helped. Skipping a bonus is always an option, and your deposit stays fully withdrawable. Our explainer are free spins worth it? looks at the same question for spins offers.
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