What is the catch with free spin games?

By Jack Carter Last reviewed 27 April 2026

The main catch with most free spin offers is wagering. A 10x requirement on a £20 win means £200 in total bets before you can withdraw, and game weighting on slots contributing 25% pushes that to £800. The house edge usually consumes most or all of the win during playthrough. Cash spins are the no-catch alternative: 0x wagering, real cash from the first spin. Max win caps apply.

For the full background on cash spins, read what are cash spins. To see how the UKGC 10x wagering cap created this market, see the regulatory timeline. To compare every UK casino currently running a cash spins offer, view the main comparison or browse by slot game.