How Bonuses Work at Spade

The Welcome Package

New players at Spade get access to a welcome package tied to their first deposit, generally paired with free spins on selected pokies from providers like Pragmatic Play and Nolimit City. We don't publish placeholder numbers on this page because the live figures, minimum deposit and spin count can change with promotional cycles. The current offer, including any matched percentage and the maximum bonus amount in AUD, is always shown on the registration screen and inside your account dashboard before you deposit. T&Cs apply.

What stays consistent is the structure: you deposit in AUD using a method like PayID, POLi, a Visa or Mastercard, or crypto such as Bitcoin or USDT, the bonus is credited automatically or via a code, and you then work through a wagering requirement before any bonus-linked winnings become withdrawable. Free spins usually apply to a shortlist of pokies rather than the full library, so check the eligible games list in your account before you start playing them for the bonus to count.

Ongoing Promotions

Beyond the welcome package, we run recurring offers for existing players. These typically include free spins drops on new or featured pokies, reload-style deposit boosts around paydays or long weekends, and occasional live dealer promotions tied to Evolution Gaming tables. Frequency and size of these offers vary, and we don't lock them to fixed figures here for the same reason as above: they're refreshed regularly and the accurate version is always the one live in your promotions tab.

Players who deposit and play consistently also progress through our loyalty tiers, which layer on top of standalone promotions rather than replacing them. Full detail on how tiers and rewards work sits on the VIP page.

Reading the Fine Print

Every bonus at Spade comes with terms worth reading before you tap claim. The main things to check are the wagering multiple, the maximum bet allowed while a bonus is active, which games contribute fully to wagering, and whether there's a cap on withdrawals from bonus winnings. Live dealer tables and crash games such as those from Spribe often contribute less to wagering than pokies, or may be excluded entirely, so it pays to confirm this in the terms rather than assume.

Deposits, Withdrawals and Bonus Timing

Because bonuses are tied to real-money deposits, it helps to know your banking method before you claim. PayID and POLi deposits at Spade are typically instant, which means bonus credit lands in your balance straight away too. Crypto deposits via Bitcoin or USDT are usually fast but can depend on network confirmation times. If you're depositing specifically to claim an offer, instant methods avoid any delay between funding your account and the bonus appearing. Full detail on processing times and limits is on the Banking page.

Withdrawals of bonus-related winnings only become available once wagering requirements are cleared. Trying to withdraw before that point usually returns a message asking you to keep playing through the remaining requirement, which is normal and not a sign of a problem with your account.

Playing Bonuses Responsibly

A bonus is there to extend your play, not to guarantee an outcome. There's no wagering pattern that turns a promotion into a sure thing, and free spins or deposit matches don't change the underlying odds of any pokie or table game. If you're using deposit limits, time-outs or self-exclusion tools, be aware that an active bonus with an unmet wagering requirement may affect how those tools apply to your balance, so it's worth checking with support first. Our Responsible Gambling page has the full set of tools we offer, along with support contacts. If gambling stops feeling like entertainment, Gambling Help Online is free, confidential and available at https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/ or by calling 1800 858 858. Spade is for players 18 and over only.

• Welcome package figures and spin counts are shown live at registration, not fixed on this page.
• Ongoing offers refresh regularly, check your promotions tab for what's currently running.
• Wagering requirements, game contribution and bet caps are set out in full in our terms.
• Instant deposit methods like PayID and POLi mean your bonus credits without delay.
• Bonuses extend play time, they don't change the odds or guarantee a result.

Related reading: see how the games these offers apply to actually work on Pokies and Live Casino, check payout speed on Banking, or register to see the current welcome package in your own account.