A reload bonus is a top-up match for players who already have an account, offered again and again rather than once at sign-up. It is the recurring cousin of the welcome deal on our bonus pokies page, and it keeps a smaller bankroll ticking over between big offers. This page explains how reloads work, the one clear example in our set, and the terms to read first. It is written for readers aged 18 and over. If gambling stops being fun, call Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858.
What a reload bonus is
A match you can claim again
A welcome bonus lands once, on your first deposits. A reload is a repeat deposit match aimed at existing players, often tied to a set day of the week. The percentage is usually smaller than the welcome match, but you can claim it week after week, which suits a player who deposits regularly rather than in one big hit.
It still carries wagering
A reload is bonus money, so it comes with its own wagering requirement before you can withdraw the winnings. The multiplier is often lower than the welcome offer, but it is rarely zero, and the same rules apply: bonus funds lock until you clear the turnover, and a max-bet cap of A$5 a spin holds while the bonus is active. Read the reload terms as carefully as the welcome ones.
The clear reload example in our set
Crownslots Friday bonus
Crownslots runs a Friday bonus of 50% up to A$300, a straightforward weekly reload for existing players. It sits alongside Crownslots' Thursday cashback and its VIP Program, so a regular can chain a cashback day and a reload day in the same week. The match tops up your Friday deposit; the wagering then applies to the bonus portion as usual.
The rest of our set
Several other casinos we review run their own reloads and top-up offers, but the figures move and are not always posted up front. We will not quote a reload percentage for a brand where we cannot verify it, so check each site's promotions page for the current deal. Our pokies reviews index links every one.
Reload versus welcome versus cashback
Which one to lean on
The three levers work differently. A welcome match is a one-time, higher-percentage deal with heavy wagering. A reload is a repeatable, smaller match with lighter but real wagering. Cashback pays back a slice of losses, usually with the lightest terms of the three. For a regular player, reloads and cashback together often deliver more over a year than chasing another big welcome. See the loss-based side on our cashback pokies page.
Frequently asked questions
It is a deposit match offered to existing players on a recurring basis, rather than the one-time welcome bonus. The percentage is usually smaller, but you can claim it repeatedly, often on a set day. Crownslots' Friday 50% up to A$300 is the clearest example in our set.
Yes. A reload is bonus money, so it carries its own wagering requirement before winnings can be withdrawn. The multiplier is often lower than the welcome offer, and the A$5 max-bet-while-wagering cap still applies. Always read the reload terms before you opt in.
Yes, where the site runs a weekly deal: Crownslots' Friday bonus of 50% up to A$300 can be claimed each week by existing players, with the wagering applying to the bonus portion every time.