Free Spins Explained: What They Are and How They Work

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Free spins are prepaid spins on a specific pokie that a casino credits to your account, usually as part of a welcome or deposit offer. Each spin has a fixed value set by the offer, so you play rounds without spending your own balance on them. What you win normally lands as bonus funds with its own wagering requirement and withdrawal cap, which is why the terms matter more than the number of spins. This guide covers what free spins are, how you get them, what each one is worth, and what happens to the winnings.

What Are Free Spins?

Free spins are spins on a pokie that the casino pays for instead of you. The casino sets the game, the value of each spin and the rules for any winnings, and those details sit in the offer’s terms.

The phrase also gets used for two different things, which is where a lot of confusion starts. Some pokies have a built-in bonus round with the same name, triggered during normal play, usually by landing scatter symbols. Casino free spins are a promotion credited to your account, and they come with terms. This guide is about the second kind.

How Do You Get Free Spins at an Online Casino?

Most casinos credit them as part of a welcome offer or a deposit promotion, so a qualifying deposit is usually the trigger. The offer page tells you the minimum deposit, which option to select and when the spins arrive.

At LEON Casino, the welcome spins come with the 100% Welcome Bonus. To claim them:

  1. Open an account at LEON Casino.
  2. Go to the deposit page and select “100% Welcome Bonus + 100 FS”.
  3. Deposit at least A$30 within 40 days of opening your account.
  4. Your first 25 spins are credited straight away, and the rest follow in batches.

18+, T&Cs apply. Current offers are listed on the LEON Casino promotions page.

How Much Is Each Free Spin Worth?

Each spin has a fixed stake set by the offer, so the total value of a package is the number of spins multiplied by that stake. Two offers with the same number of spins can be worth very different amounts.

LEON Casino’s welcome spins are worth A$0.20 each and are played on Wild Cash x9990, which puts the full 100 at A$20 of total spin value. Here is the offer at a glance:

TermLEON Casino welcome offer
Number of spins100
Value per spinA$0.20
GameWild Cash x9990
When they arrive25 on sign-up, then 25 more after 24, 48 and 72 hours
Wagering on winnings25x within 24 hours
Maximum withdrawable from winningsA$100
Minimum qualifying depositA$30, made within 40 days of opening an account

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Why Do Free Spins Arrive in Batches?

Some casinos release spins in stages rather than all at once, so you receive a set number now and the rest over the following days. At LEON Casino, the 100 welcome spins arrive as four batches of 25.

This is a question LEON Casino’s support team regularly gets about the offer: players see 25 spins in their account and assume the other 75 are missing. They are not. The second batch is credited 24 hours after the first, the third after 48 hours and the fourth after 72 hours, so the full 100 are in place three days after the first credit.

Each batch’s winnings carry the same 25x wagering requirement, to be completed within 24 hours, so it helps to plan your sessions around the batch times rather than leaving winnings untouched. 18+, T&Cs apply.

What Happens to Your Free Spins Winnings?

Winnings from promotional spins usually go to a bonus balance, not your main balance, and must be wagered a set number of times before they can be withdrawn. This is called a “winnings x N” requirement, and it is the most important number in any spins offer.

At LEON Casino, winnings from the welcome spins must be wagered 25x within 24 hours, and up to A$100 can be withdrawn. For example, A$8 in winnings needs A$200 in wagering (A$8 x 25) before it can move to your main balance. 18+, T&Cs apply.

A few casino-wide rules also affect how quickly that wagering clears:

  • Game contribution: under LEON Casino’s bonus rules, pokies contribute 100% toward wagering, live casino games 10% and video poker 5%, and some named games contribute 0%. Our guide to live casino vs slots shows how much that difference changes the maths.
  • Stake cap: LEON Casino’s general bonus rules cap each stake at A$7 while a bonus is being wagered, unless a campaign states otherwise.
  • Identity checks: withdrawals require account verification, so it is worth completing the KYC process early.

For a full walkthrough of multipliers, see Wagering Requirements Explained. The complete rules are in LEON Casino’s Terms and Conditions.

Are There Free Spins With No Wagering?

Some casinos advertise spins with no wagering requirement, where winnings go straight to your main balance, but they are less common and often come with smaller spin values or lower caps. Always check the terms before assuming an offer works this way.

LEON Casino’s welcome spins are not wager-free: winnings carry a 25x requirement within 24 hours. Knowing that before you play means you can choose when to use each batch. 18+, T&Cs apply.

How Do Free Spins Fit Into the Rest of the Welcome Bonus?

Spins are often one part of a bigger welcome package rather than a standalone offer. At LEON Casino, the 100 spins come with a 100% deposit bonus of up to A$1,000.

That deposit bonus has its own terms, separate from the spins: the bonus amount must be wagered 30x within 10 days, and up to 1x the bonus amount can be transferred to your main balance. LEON Casino also offers a 125% bonus of up to A$1,000 and a 150% bonus of up to A$1,000 on later deposits. 18+, T&Cs apply.

If you are comparing offers, our checklist of what to check before claiming any casino welcome bonus walks through the terms that matter most, and Casino Welcome Bonus Terms Explained covers each term in detail.

Frequently Asked Questions About Free Spins

Are free spins really free?

The spins cost you nothing, but most offers need a qualifying deposit, and the winnings carry wagering requirements. LEON Casino’s welcome spins need a deposit of at least A$30, and their winnings must be wagered 25x within 24 hours. 18+, T&Cs apply.

How many free spins does LEON Casino give new players?

LEON Casino’s welcome offer includes 100 spins worth A$0.20 each, credited in four batches of 25: one on sign-up and one each after 24, 48 and 72 hours. 18+, T&Cs apply.

Can I choose which game to use my spins on?

No. Promotional spins are tied to the game named in the offer. LEON Casino’s welcome spins are played on Wild Cash x9990.

How long do I have to wager the winnings?

At LEON Casino, winnings from the welcome spins must be wagered 25x within 24 hours. 18+, T&Cs apply.

What is the most I can withdraw from free spins winnings?

Up to A$100 can be withdrawn from the winnings of LEON Casino’s welcome spins, once the 25x wagering requirement is met. 18+, T&Cs apply.

Do I need to verify my account before withdrawing?

Yes. Withdrawals at LEON Casino require identity verification, so completing the KYC process early avoids delays when your winnings are ready.

Your Move: Claiming LEON Casino’s 100 Free Spins

LEON Casino’s welcome spins are open to new players in Australia: deposit A$30 or more, select “100% Welcome Bonus + 100 FS“, and your first 25 spins on Wild Cash x9990 arrive straight away. Live the Game. Your Move.

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