⚡ The quick take - A reload is a match on a later deposit, sometimes paid as a free bet.
- Same maths as a welcome bonus: total bets x margin is the cost of clearing it.
- Paid as a free bet, the stake usually isn't returned, so value sits well under face.
- Few books run standing sports reloads; we track two.
How sports reloads work
A reload rewards a deposit after your first. Sportsbooks pay it in one of two ways: as bonus funds with a rollover at minimum odds, the same mechanics as a welcome match, or as a free bet sized to your deposit.
Worked example, illustrative terms: a 100% reload paid as a free bet, on a C$50 deposit.
| How you use the C$50 free bet |
Stake rule |
Average value |
| At 2.00 |
Not returned |
C$23.86 |
| At 3.00 |
Not returned |
C$31.82 |
| At 3.00 |
Returned |
C$47.73 |
Computed by BonusMadness: stake not returned = C$50 x (odds - 1) / odds x 0.9545; returned = C$50 x 0.9545. Illustrative.
A “100% reload” paid as a stake-not-returned free bet is worth roughly half to two-thirds of its face on average. Our free bets guide explains why.
The reloads we track
20Bet runs a weekly Saturday reload paid as a free bet. It sits alongside 20Bet’s parlay boost, and the free bet’s own terms (minimum odds, allowed markets) decide its value.
Oxibet runs several sports reloads through the week. Our sources for them are low-confidence, sports-specific terms weren’t published in reachable sources, and Oxibet holds an Anjouan licence that we couldn’t check on any register; the Comoros central bank disputed that regime in October 2026. Read its terms carefully before depositing.
⚠️ What to check
- Paid as funds or as a free bet, and if a free bet, whether the stake comes back.
- Rollover and minimum odds, as on any sports bonus.
- Day and opt-in: many reloads need claiming on a set day.
- Your plan: a reload is only value on a deposit you’d have made anyway.
🍁 Canada notes
Reloads are for players aged 19 or over outside Ontario and Alberta, at books licensed outside Canada; the sportsbook list shows each licence. Compare with boosts and the sports bonus hub. Set a weekly deposit limit before claiming weekly offers, and see our responsible gambling page for every provincial helpline.
FAQ
What is a sports reload bonus?
An offer for existing customers that matches part of a later deposit, often on a set day of the week. It can be paid as bonus funds with a rollover, or as a free bet. Either way, the terms decide what it's worth, not the percentage.
Is a reload worth claiming?
If you were going to deposit and bet anyway, and the rollover fits bets you'd place, it adds value. If it nudges you to deposit more often than you planned, it costs more than it gives. Set the budget first, then see if a reload fits.
How is a reload paid as a free bet valued?
Like any free bet. If the stake isn't returned, a free bet used at 2.00 is worth about 47.7% of its face value on average and at 3.00 about 63.6%, on a market with a 4.55% margin.
Do reloads have minimum odds?
Usually, yes, either on the qualifying deposit bet or on the rollover. The card shows the minimum odds where the terms publish them, and our sources mark it when they don't.
Are these reloads available in Ontario or Alberta?
No. They're for players aged 19 or over outside Ontario and Alberta, which run their own regulated markets.
