Refer a friend: conditions for two people

A referral programme rewards you for bringing new players to a casino. Its rules always have two sides: what the invited person must do, and what you receive in return. Whether Irwin runs such a programme right now, and what it pays, is shown in the operator's account area. Here we explain the mechanics and the pitfalls that turn up in schemes of this kind.

What the invited player usually has to do

ConditionWhy the operator wants itWhat to keep in mind
Sign up via your link or codeTo attribute the new player to youA sign-up without the link usually does not count
Pass ID verificationTo rule out fake accountsThe friend must be an adult living in an allowed country
Deposit or wagerTo confirm a real, active playerYour friend spends their own money — talk about that honestly
Do it in timeTo limit the promotion periodLate completion may mean no reward

Reward: cash or bonus

A reward paid in cash can be withdrawn. A reward paid as a bonus has its own playthrough. For example, a €25 reward with 20x wagering means €500 of turnover (illustrative example, not an Irwin term). On slots returning about 96%, the expected cost of that turnover is around €20, so a bonus-form reward mostly disappears into the wagering it requires.

Risks that rarely get mentioned

Referring responsibly

Gambling is not for everyone. Never invite anyone under 18, anyone who has struggled with gambling before, or anyone who has self-excluded. If someone close to you seems to be losing control, point them to the helpline in their country or to Gambling Therapy. More on our responsible gambling page.

Checking that a referral has been counted

The programme area usually lists the people you invited and the status of each: registered, verified, condition met. If your friend has met the condition but the status does not change, note the registration date and contact the operator's support. Remember that the reward follows the same rules as any other bonus — see the general bonus terms guide.

Refer-a-friend questions

When is the reward for a referred friend credited?
Typically after the friend signs up through your link, passes ID verification and meets a condition such as depositing or wagering a set amount. The exact condition is in the programme rules.
Can I refer a relative who lives with me?
Many terms limit accounts to one per household, address or device. Referring someone from the same home can end with both accounts being closed. Check that clause before you share the link.
Does a referral reward need wagering?
Often yes — it arrives as a bonus with its own multiplier. Sometimes it is paid as real money. Finding out which is the single most useful thing you can do before taking part.

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