3 Tips to Make the Most Out of Free Spins

How to Get More Out Of Your Free Spins

Let's be for real right now. Bonuses are the best part of any casino.

Free spins are even better. 

You get to test popular games — you guessed it — for free, and who doesn't love that word? 

Many players often wonder if there are ways to maximize free spins bonuses.

Now, let's be realistic. There are no real cheat codes to guarantee wins out of free spins. Otherwise, everyone would be bagging jackpots.

But there are some general rules of thumb to keep in mind. 

Here are some tips on how you can make the most out of your free spins. 

1. Check the Boring Bits (aka the T&Cs)

Yeah, we know, yawn. But checking the terms and conditions attached to any free spins offer is one of the smartest things you can do as a player. 

You should always make sure you know what the offer entails, as well as any small print included. 

You'll want to check things like the wagering requirements and any game restrictions.

The industry average for wagering requirements is about 30-35x.

This means that if the wagering requirements are 30x and you win £10, you may need to wager £10 x 30 = £300 to be able to withdraw.

Bonus points if there are no wagering requirements, which means you get to keep everything you win.

Next up, consider the expiry dates of the offer. If the bonus spins expire within 24 hours, you'd better get spinning ASAP!

The best free spins offers will last around seven days before expiring, giving you plenty of time to use them and meet the playthrough criteria. 

Finally, check the games attached to the free spins. Most of the time, they are only valid on popular slots, like Starburst or Big Bass Bonanza, which leads us to our next point. 

2. Know The Game Inside and Out

Once you know what game(s) the free spins are available on, click on the in-game ‘i' icon to open up the slot's paytable and rules. 

This will tell you everything and anything you need to know about the slot, including its volatility, paying symbols, and any bonus features. 

Remember that volatility refers to how often the slot pays out.

Low volatility slots mean more frequent, but lower payouts, while high volatility means the opposite: long droughts between wins but massive payouts when they do eventually happen. 

Pay special attention to how the bonus features are triggered, so you're not confused when your screen lights up in glorious technicolour. 

3. Remember Why You’re Spinning (Hint: Fun)

Before even using your free spins, consider loading up a demo version to get a feel for how the game works. 

While game outcomes are always determined by RNG (Random Number Generator), playing through with an actual demo mode allows you to visualise how the game moves and pays in real-time, without risking any of your precious free spins. 

This is much easier than just reading how the rules work, giving you a rough idea of what you can expect when you actually get around to using your bonus spins.

With this in mind, though, remember that playing slots is not a guaranteed money-maker.

Slots are meant for entertainment purposes only, and can't be considered a reliable source of income.

That's why you should always play for fun, and if you bag some extra cash on the side, then congrats!