Tournaments, cashback and rakeback: what is actually worth it

The welcome bonus is used once. If you play regularly, what counts long-term are recurring promotions — and they differ a lot.

Cashback: returns losses

Returns a percentage of net losses over a period, typically 5 to 15%. It usually carries low or no wagering, making it one of the most honest offers around. 1GO applies it by tier.

Rakeback: returns on what you wager

Better than cashback: it returns a percentage of everything you wagered, win or lose. Wild.io built its VIP programme around this, and for a volume player it ends up worth more than any entry bonus.

Tournaments

Vavada and Katsubet run weekly competitions with prizes by ranking. They only pay off if you were going to play that volume anyway — do not play more to climb a leaderboard.

My order of preference

Rakeback > cashback > tournaments > reload bonuses. And above all: a casino that pays in ten minutes is worth more than any promotion.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, cashback or rakeback?

Rakeback, because it returns on everything you wagered rather than only on losses.

Are tournaments worth it?

Only if you were going to play that volume anyway. Playing more to climb usually costs more.