Welcome bonus: the first offer and your first withdrawal
The welcome bonus is the offer a new account sees at its first deposit, and it is the one most likely to be accepted without reading. That is a pity, because it shapes the first withdrawal more than anything else. This page explains how welcome offers are usually built and how to read one; we do not publish Ninja's current welcome offer, which can change and differ by country. Check the operator's site and the cashier for the live terms. The overview of all offers is on the bonus page, and the home page has the full guide.
How a welcome offer is built
The most common form is a deposit match. "100% up to" a ceiling means the operator adds the same amount you deposit, up to that ceiling. For example, with a hypothetical 100% match up to 100 euros, a 50-euro deposit gives 50 in bonus money and a 200-euro deposit still gives only 100. Many offers add free spins on selected slots, and some split the welcome offer into a package over the first two, three or four deposits, each with its own match and terms. Occasionally a promo code has to be entered at registration or deposit for the offer to apply; our promo code guide explains where codes go and what they change.
What to look for in the terms
- The wagering requirement and its basis. A requirement calculated on the bonus alone is much lighter than the same multiple calculated on bonus plus deposit.
- Expiry. How many days you have to meet the requirement before the bonus and its winnings expire.
- Game contribution. Which games count fully, partly or not at all.
- Maximum bet while wagering. Exceeding it can void the bonus.
- Excluded payment methods. Some offers do not apply to deposits made with certain e-wallets.
The wagering guide shows how to turn these into a realistic estimate of how much play is required.
How this affects your withdrawal
Accepting a welcome bonus usually means your first deposit and the bonus are tied together until the wagering requirement is complete. Request a withdrawal before that and, depending on the terms, the request is blocked, or the bonus and the winnings made with it are removed. Your first withdrawal is also the one that triggers identity verification — in Estonia typically via the ID card, Smart-ID or Mobile-ID — so a first payout with an active welcome bonus combines two checks at once. Players who want a quick, clean first withdrawal often decline the welcome offer and verify the account straight after registering. The full payout sequence is explained in the withdrawal guide.
A quick decision rule
Take the welcome bonus if you plan to play long sessions on slots that contribute fully, and if you can meet the requirement within the expiry without raising your stakes. Skip it if you mostly play live or table games, prefer short sessions, or want your first win to be withdrawable immediately.