Can I buy bonus features on UK slots?
No. Bonus buy, where you pay a multiple of your stake to jump straight into a slot’s free spins round, is not offered on UK-licensed online slots.
By Ryan Jessop. Updated .
Key takeaways
- Bonus buy is not available at UK-licensed casinos.
- UK versions trigger features only through normal play.
- Videos with buy buttons show non-UK versions.
- Sites offering bonus buy to UK players are unlicensed.
What bonus buy is
Many modern slots, including Pragmatic Play hits like Gates of Olympus and Sweet Bonanza, offer a “buy feature” in some markets, typically at 100x the stake. See the bonus buy glossary entry.
The UK version
In Great Britain these games trigger free spins only through scatter symbols in normal play. The feature is the same once it starts; you just cannot pay to reach it.
Why it matters
A buy at 100x a £1 stake costs £100 in a single press, which runs against the UK’s stake limits and spin-speed rules. Its absence is one of the clearest signs you are on a UK version.
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Frequently asked questions
Is bonus buy legal in the UK?
It is not offered on UK-licensed online slots.
Why can streamers buy bonuses?
They usually play versions licensed outside Great Britain.
Do UK slots have the same free spins rounds?
Yes. Only the option to buy entry is missing.