Bonus buy: what it means in slots
Bonus buy, or feature buy, lets players pay a multiple of their stake to go straight into a slot’s bonus round.
By Ryan Jessop. Updated .
Key takeaways
- Pay to enter the bonus round directly.
- Typically costs around 100x the stake.
- Not offered on UK-licensed slots.
- Seen in videos of non-UK versions.
How it works elsewhere
In markets that allow it, a button lets you pay, say, 100x your stake to trigger free spins immediately. The feature’s RTP may be close to the base game’s, but the cost per press is large.
In Great Britain
UK versions of games such as Gates of Olympus have no buy option. You reach the feature only through scatters. See can I buy bonus features in the UK?
A useful tell
If a site offers bonus buy to UK players, it is almost certainly not licensed here. Check the licence.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I buy a bonus at UK casinos?
No. Bonus buy is not offered on UK-licensed slots.
How much does a bonus buy cost?
Typically around 100x the stake where offered.
Why do YouTubers buy bonuses?
They usually play versions licensed outside Great Britain.