Bonus Buy
What is Bonus Buy?
Bonus Buy is a feature that lets players purchase direct access to the free spins round by paying a fixed cost, typically expressed as a multiple of the base bet. This option bypasses the standard random trigger and guarantees immediate entry into the bonus, but comes at a price that is usually many times the normal stake.
How the purchase works
The cost of a bonus buy is most often between 50 and 150 times the base bet, depending on the game and publisher. Some games offer multiple purchase tiers with different bonus configurations at each price point. The RTP of the bonus buy feature may differ slightly from the base game RTP.
Regulation
This feature is banned or restricted in several jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom since 2021. Players should verify whether it is available in their country. Publishers sometimes offer a version of the game without this option for regulated markets.
Opportunity and risk
Bonus Buy allows players to reach the bonus round without sitting through extended base game play. In return, the upfront cost is high and the outcome of the round remains subject to the random number generator: the purchase guarantees access, not a win.