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Glossary

Reload bonus

A deposit match offered to existing players, usually on a weekly or monthly cycle, at lower percentages than a welcome package.

Published August 9, 2026, last checked August 9, 2026

Reloads are the retention counterpart of the welcome offer: recurring matches, often tied to VIP tier or delivered by a host, at smaller percentages and, frequently, with gentler terms. Their arithmetic is the standard bonus formula, and each reload deserves the same reading as a welcome offer, because terms can change between cycles.

For regular players, a predictable reload schedule with fair rollover is worth more over a year than any one-off package; that is why volume-focused operators build their calendars on them. The recurring nature is also the risk to name: a scheduled bonus is a scheduled reason to deposit, which is a retention mechanism before it is a gift.

Why it matters

Reloads are where the long-term value of an operator's bonus programme actually lives, and where deposit cadence quietly becomes bonus-driven if you stop noticing.

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