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What is Reactivation Bonus?

A reactivation or win-back bonus targets lapsed players with spins or credit; marketing opt-outs and self-exclusion should stop these messages.

ByCasino Desk·Casino & Slots Editor

Reviewed byKris Fawkes·Chief Editor

What it means in practice

A reactivation bonus, also called a win-back or comeback offer, is a promotion sent to players who have stopped depositing or have not logged in for a while. It usually arrives by email, SMS or push message and offers free spins, a small no-deposit credit or a matched reload to encourage a return. The terms are ordinary bonus terms: wagering, game weighting, expiry and a cashout cap all still apply. The point to be clear about is who receives it and why. These messages are triggered by inactivity, which for some people is a deliberate break from gambling, and a well-timed offer can undo that decision. Marketing preferences can be switched off in account settings, and self-exclusion or a time-out should stop the messages entirely.

Why it matters

A definition like this one decides what an offer is actually worth. The same wording turns up in bonus terms, on payment pages and in game rules, and it is usually where a promotion’s real cost is hiding — so it is worth reading an operator’s own terms with this meaning in mind rather than the marketing above them.

You must be of legal gambling age where you live — 18 in most markets, 19 or 21 in others. Understanding a term does not make an outcome more likely: casino games are built to return less than they take over time. Set deposit and time limits before you play.

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