Welcome bonus: start with the game, not the percentage
A welcome bonus is usually the first promotion a new customer sees: extra balance tied to the first deposit, sometimes with free spins. National's specific conditions — percentage, cap, requirement — are in the offer terms and can change; we do not reproduce them here.
What to check before accepting
- The wagering requirement and whether it applies to the bonus alone or to bonus plus deposit.
- The deadline to complete it.
- The maximum stake per spin while the bonus is active.
- Excluded games and each category's contribution.
- Whether included free spins are locked to one game.
Why your game choice changes everything
Two people accepting the same bonus can have opposite experiences. Someone clearing the requirement on a low-volatility slot sees the balance drift down slowly and has a fair chance of finishing. Someone choosing a highly volatile Hold & Win game — the kind that dominates the featured selection — depends on the special round arriving in time. Neither choice is "wrong", but it should be a conscious one.
A four-step plan
- Read the full terms, not just the banner.
- Pick one or two games that count at 100% and whose volatility you know — our game guides help.
- Set a stake below the maximum and work out how many spins the requirement represents.
- Turn on a deposit limit before you start.
Welcome free spins
When the offer includes free spins, the operator fixes the game and the value per spin. Winnings from those spins are usually credited as bonus balance with their own requirement. See free spins for the usual details.
And if you do not want the bonus?
Without a bonus, deposited money can be withdrawn without wagering, within the account's general rules. For people who prefer live tables or very volatile games, this is often the simpler route.
Each promotion's conditions are set by the operator and may change. Always read the terms in your account before accepting.