What the $1,000 figure actually means
Fair Go advertises a welcome of up to $1,000. The usual structure is a 100% match capped at $200 per qualifying deposit, claimable on each of the first five deposits. Five times $200 is the ceiling — you only reach it if every deposit is large enough and you enter the code each time at the cashier.
Minimums are typically around $20 per welcome stage. Enter WELCOME before the deposit, not after a spin. If the cashier UI has changed, trust the on-site wording over any guide, including this one.
Five deposit alcoves
First match
Open the account, verify the email, then match the first qualifying deposit.
Second match
Same code, new deposit. Do not assume the bonus auto-applies.
Third match
Keep screenshots of cashier receipts if you ever need support.
Fourth match
Wagering is usually on pokies only — tables often contribute nothing.
Fifth match
That is the advertised $1,000 ceiling if every stage hit $200.
Deposit matches versus free chips
Fair Go sometimes runs no-deposit chips or diary codes (Kev’s weekly notes). Those are a different species of bonus: higher wagering, a cashout cap, and a rule against stacking two freebies back-to-back. A real-money deposit is expected between free claims. Ignore that and winnings can be voided — it is one of the easiest ways to fall through the gallery floor.
Deposit matches are the sturdier offer. Independent write-ups often highlight that Fair Go does not slap a maximum cashout on deposit-bonus winnings the way many rooms do. Still: playthrough is calculated on deposit plus bonus in commonly published terms, which makes a $100 + $100 match a much longer walk than “100%” sounds.
Ongoing palace promotions
- Weekly mascot diary codes — typically a Tuesday drop.
- Reload or weekday matches that sit outside the five-stage welcome.
- Cashback on un-bonused losing deposits, often claimed through support rather than a toggle.
- VIP cashback that can climb for invited players.
None of those replace responsible limits. A bonus is extra turnover, not free money from the ceiling frescoes.
Fair Go bonus FAQ
What is the Fair Go bonus code?
The standard welcome code published for the five deposit matches is WELCOME. Enter it at the cashier. Diary and reload codes change; check Fair Go on the day you deposit.
Do table games clear Fair Go bonus wagering?
Usually no. Pokies contribute; tables and video poker are often excluded. Confirm the contribution table before you sit at felt with bonus funds.
Can New Zealand players use the same Fair Go bonus as Australians?
If Fair Go accepts the account and the cashier shows the offer, the code is the code. Availability is an operator decision. Read the geo lines on our NZ/AU terms page and on Fair Go itself.