Rakeback and weekly cashback: what you get back and how
Rakeback returns a share of the house edge on every real-money bet you place, in slots and instant games, while weekly cashback returns a percentage of last week's net loss in slots. Neither carries a wagering requirement, and both rates grow with your VIP level. They are not winnings and they do not make a game profitable: they soften the cost of playing. The rates are set by the operator, so the examples below use made-up percentages to show the arithmetic.
Key facts
- Rakeback base
- Share of the house edge of each real-money bet
- Rakeback covers
- Slots and instant games
- Cashback base
- Last week's net slot loss, Monday to Sunday
- Wagering on either
- None
- Rakeback claim
- Any time above a small minimum
- Cashback claim
- Before the current week ends
- Rate depends on
- VIP level
- VIP levels
- Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum
Rakeback: a share of the house edge
Every game has a house edge, the part of stakes the casino keeps over a long run. A slot with a theoretical RTP of 96% has an edge of 4%. Instant games have an RTP of 92% (edge 8%), except Dice at 97%. Rakeback hands back a share of that edge on each real-money bet, whether you win or lose the round. It is earned continuously as you play and collected on your terms: you can claim it at any time once the amount is above a small minimum. Because it depends on the edge and not on your result, it is predictable in a way that cashback is not.
Rakeback example
Take invented numbers. You place $1 000 of real-money bets on a slot with 96% RTP. The house edge on that volume is about 4% x $1 000 = $40. If your rakeback were 10% of the edge, you would accrue $4. On Dice at 97% RTP the same $1 000 carries an edge of $30, so the same share gives $3. Demo play earns nothing, since only real-money bets count. The share is chosen by the operator, and the real one depends on your VIP level.
Weekly cashback: a share of net loss
Cashback looks at your slot results over a calendar week, Monday to Sunday. The base is the net loss, meaning bets minus wins in slots for that week. If you finished the week ahead, the base is zero and there is no cashback. If you lost, you receive a percentage of that loss according to your VIP level. You must claim it before the current week ends, otherwise it lapses, so make it a Monday habit rather than leaving it for later.
Cashback example
Again with invented numbers. Last week you bet $600 in slots and won $400 back, a net loss of $200. At an illustrative 5% cashback you would receive $10. If you had won $700 instead, the net result would be a profit of $100 and nothing would be paid. Winning slots in the same week offset your losses, which is why the base is the net figure and not the sum of losing sessions.
No wagering: what that means
Rakeback and cashback arrive as ordinary balance, with no requirement to play them through first. You can use them in a game or withdraw them, subject to the usual review. This differs from a deposit offer, where wagering has to be completed before bonus money can leave the account. The trade-off is size: these returns are modest by design, and they should not be the reason to play.
VIP levels
The VIP club has four levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Your level comes from your all-time real-money wager, counted in VIP points, where 1 point equals $0.01 of house edge. In the example above, $1 000 on a 96% slot generates $40 of edge, which is 4 000 points. Higher levels bring higher rakeback and cashback rates, level-up and birthday bonuses, monthly free spins and priority withdrawal review. Platinum adds a personal manager. See the promotions page for what is active now.
Using them sensibly
Think of rakeback and cashback as a small discount on entertainment. They never turn a negative expected result into a positive one, and cashback in particular pays only after a losing week. Chasing losses to reach the next level is a mistake; see our advice on responsible gambling. To judge the underlying cost of a game, check its RTP in the RTP guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between rakeback and cashback?
Rakeback returns a share of the house edge on every real-money bet in slots and instant games, win or lose. Cashback returns a percentage of last week's net slot loss. Rakeback is continuous, cashback is weekly.
Do rakeback and cashback have wagering?
No. Both are paid without a wagering requirement, so you can play with them or withdraw them subject to the normal withdrawal review. Deposit bonuses are different and do carry wagering.
When can I claim rakeback?
Any time, once the accrued amount is above a small minimum. It builds up with real-money bets in slots and instant games, so there is no need to claim after every session.
Until when must I claim weekly cashback?
Before the current week ends. It is calculated from the previous week, Monday to Sunday, so it is best to claim it at the start of the week rather than risk missing the window.
Does cashback pay if I won last week?
No. It is based on net slot loss. If your wins in slots matched or exceeded your bets across the week, the net loss is zero and there is nothing to return.
How does my VIP level affect the rates?
Both rakeback and cashback rates rise with the level, from Bronze up to Platinum. The level depends on your all-time real-money wager. The current rates are set by the operator and shown on the site.
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