Inviting a friend: rewards, conditions and an honest recommendation
Updated: October 2026 · Rastislav Bednár
Referral schemes reward an existing player when someone they invite joins and starts playing. The mechanics are simple: a personal link or code, a qualifying action by the new player, and a reward for one or both sides. Whether Zodiac runs such a scheme, what the rewards are and when they are paid is decided by the operator; this guide cannot confirm the current state. What it can do is explain how these schemes usually work and what makes a recommendation fair to the person receiving it.
How a typical referral is triggered
- You share a personal link or code from your account.
- Your friend registers through it and completes verification.
- Your friend makes a qualifying deposit or plays a set amount within a deadline.
- The reward is credited, often as bonus funds with their own wagering.
Each step can fail quietly: a link not used at registration, verification never finished, a deposit below the threshold. The terms of the scheme list the trigger exactly, and they are worth reading before you promise anyone anything.
Conditions to read first
| Condition | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Eligibility of the invited person | new customers only; household or device restrictions |
| Qualifying action | deposit, amount wagered or verification |
| Reward form | cash, bonus funds or spins, each with different value |
| Wagering on the reward | bonus funds must be staked before withdrawal |
| Limits | maximum number of referrals or rewards per period |
If the reward arrives as bonus funds, everything in the wagering guide applies: the games you play decide how fast and at what average cost the reward becomes withdrawable. If it arrives as free spins, you inherit the volatility of the chosen title, as explained in the free-spins guide.
Recommending a game honestly
A referral reward creates a small conflict of interest: you benefit when your friend plays. The fair way to handle it is to share the facts that matter to them, not just the offer. Explain that slots return less than they take over time, that volatility means long losing runs are normal, and that a deposit should be money they can afford to lose. Point them to the game catalogue and the slot guide so they understand how a game works before staking real money, and to the responsible gambling page for limits. Never invite someone who is under age, who has excluded themselves from gambling or who you know struggles with it — no reward is worth that.
What referral rewards do not change
A reward is an offer like any other. It does not improve the odds of any game, does not change the return shown in the info panel and does not alter the house edge. Your friend plays exactly the same games under exactly the same rules as anyone else. For other recurring offers, compare reloads and cashback.