Refer a friend: referral bonuses explained
A refer a friend scheme rewards an existing player for bringing in a new one. You share a personal link or code, your friend registers and usually deposits, and both of you may receive something. It sounds simple, but referral offers have more conditions than most players expect, and in some countries they touch on rules against recruiting players. This page explains the mechanics generally; terms at Playone, if any such scheme exists, come from the operator.
How a referral bonus is triggered
The usual sequence: you copy a link from your account, your friend uses it to sign up, verifies their identity and makes a qualifying deposit or wagers a minimum amount. Only then is the referral bonus credited. If the friend registers without the link, or the account fails verification, nothing is paid. Some schemes cap the number of friends you can refer.
What the invite friend bonus asks of both sides
The reward for the referrer and the welcome for the friend often carry wagering requirements, like any other bonus. The friend may also be limited in which welcome offer they can combine. Duplicate accounts in one household or on one device are usually excluded. Read the terms for both roles before you share a link — explained in more detail on our bonus terms page.
Think about the person you invite
An invite friend bonus pays you when someone you know starts gambling or gambles more. That is worth a moment's thought. If the friend is young, under financial pressure or has had trouble with gambling before, a referral reward is not worth the risk to them. Gambling should be a choice each person makes for themselves, not something prompted by a reward to someone else.
Local rules on recruiting players
Some jurisdictions restrict advertising and recruitment for gambling, especially for operators without a local licence. In Belgium, for instance, recruiting players for unlicensed gambling is forbidden, and the use of a brand name can count as advertising. Check your own country's rules before sharing a link publicly. The about us page explains why a foreign licence is not the same as a local one.
Is a referral offer worth it?
For most players, the value of a referral reward is small once wagering is taken into account. If you do take part, use the link only with people who already play and want to, and keep your own limits in place. For the mechanics of the bonus money itself, see wagering requirements or go back to the bonus hub.