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Guide · Bonuses Updated 6 Nov 2026

Sticky and Non-Sticky Promotions at New Casinos

A sticky bonus can never be withdrawn: it is removed when you cash out. With a non-sticky bonus you play your own money first and can withdraw winnings from it at any time before the bonus money is touched. Non-sticky is almost always better for the player.

Sticky bonuses

The deposit and the bonus are mixed in one balance. You can play with all of it, but when you withdraw, the bonus amount is deducted. Example: a Tk 5,000 deposit and a Tk 5,000 sticky bonus. You finish the wagering with Tk 15,000; you can withdraw Tk 10,000.

Non-sticky bonuses

Your deposit and the bonus sit in separate balances. You play your own money first. If you win early, you can withdraw your winnings and give up the bonus without any wagering. Only when your own money is gone does the bonus balance come into play, with its wagering.

Example: a Tk 5,000 deposit with a Tk 5,000 non-sticky bonus. Your deposit grows to Tk 12,000 before you touch the bonus. You can withdraw the Tk 12,000, forfeit the bonus, and owe no wagering.

Side by side

StickyNon-sticky
BalancesOne, mixedReal money first, then bonus
Early winLocked until wagering is doneWithdraw and forfeit the bonus
At cash-outBonus deductedBonus forfeited if unused
Value to youLowerHigher

How to tell which one you have

The bonus terms say it, sometimes in words like 'bonus funds are non-withdrawable' (sticky) or 'real money is wagered first' (non-sticky). If the terms are unclear, ask support in writing before you deposit, and read our guide to casino terms.

Questions

Sticky bonuses: questions

What is a sticky bonus?

A bonus that stays in your balance for play but is deducted when you withdraw. You can never cash out the bonus amount itself.

What is a non-sticky bonus?

A bonus kept separate from your own money. You play your money first and can withdraw winnings from it before the bonus is used.

Which is better?

Non-sticky. It gives you the option to walk away with an early win without any wagering.

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