The minimum deposit that triggers the welcome bonus is C$10, and the bonus carries a 40x wagering requirement. Those two figures shape almost everything a new player should know before putting money in at Stardust Casino, an online casino operated by Bellona N.V. under a Curaçao licence.
Wagering requirement means you have to bet the bonus amount a set number of times before any of it becomes withdrawable cash. The welcome bonus is a 100% match on your first deposit up to C$500, so a C$10 deposit brings C$10 in bonus funds and a C$500 deposit brings the full C$500. Pages such as stardustgaming.ca/registration/ cover the brand, and the account steps below show what happens after you open one.
Key facts before your first deposit
- Minimum deposit: C$10.
- Welcome bonus: 100% match on the first deposit, up to C$500.
- Wagering requirement: 40x on the bonus.
- Operator: Bellona N.V., holding a Curaçao licence, which is not issued in Canada.
- Languages on the site: English, German, Norwegian, Finnish and Russian.
Opening an account and claiming the bonus step by step
- Register a new account with your real name, date of birth and address. The details need to match the documents you will send later.
- Open the cashier and choose a payment method. The minimum deposit of C$10 applies, and the bonus only activates when you deposit at least that amount.
- Enter the welcome bonus code if the cashier asks for one, or tick the bonus box before you confirm the deposit.
- Read the bonus terms before you play. They decide whether the bonus alone or the deposit plus bonus has to be wagered at 40x, and which games count toward it.
- Set a deposit limit in your account settings before your first bet. Decide the weekly or monthly amount you are comfortable losing and enter it while your balance is still untouched.
- Complete verification before you request a withdrawal. The operator asks for identity documents case by case, and a pending request can hold up your money until the checks finish.
Where beginners get caught out
- The 40x requirement applies to bonus funds, so a C$50 deposit that earns a C$50 bonus means C$2,000 in wagers before that bonus turns into cash. If the terms say deposit plus bonus, the figure doubles.
- Not every game counts fully toward the requirement. Check the bonus terms for the contribution of slots and live casino tables before you settle on a favourite.
- A C$10 deposit is enough to claim the bonus, but a small bonus still comes with the full 40x attached. The size of the bonus does not shrink the requirement.
- Withdrawing before you finish the wagering can void the bonus and anything won with it. Read the terms on what happens to bonus funds when you request a payout.
- Verification takes time. Send your documents early rather than on the evening you want your winnings.
A player who deposits the C$10 minimum and treats the bonus as a small extra has a cheaper first week than someone who deposits the full C$500 to chase the maximum match, because the larger bonus brings a much larger amount to wager.
Gambling is for adults only (18+). Play only with money you can afford to lose, and a bonus is no reason to deposit more than you planned. If gambling stops being fun, free and confidential support services in Canada can help.
Questions beginners ask about the welcome offer
How much do I need to deposit to get the bonus?
C$10 is the minimum deposit, and the welcome bonus matches 100% of your first deposit up to C$500. A deposit below C$10 does not reach the threshold, so no bonus applies to it.
Can I withdraw the bonus straight away?
No. The bonus funds stay under the 40x wagering requirement until you have bet through them the number of times the terms set. Only then does the bonus, and anything won with it, become withdrawable cash.
What do I need for verification?
The operator asks for identity documents case by case, and the exact list depends on your account and payment method. Check the verification section of your account or ask customer support which documents they need before you request a withdrawal.
What stands out for a first deposit
The C$10 minimum is the detail we like most here. It lets a new player claim the full welcome bonus structure with a small amount at risk, and it pairs well with the 100% match, which keeps the bonus the same size as the deposit rather than inflating it. A beginner can see exactly what the 40x means for their own money before committing more.
The game selection supports that cautious start. Stardust Casino runs slots and a live casino from providers including NetEnt, Microgaming, Play’n GO, Pragmatic Play, Evolution and Nolimit City, so a new player can move between quick spins and table games without leaving the site. The live casino is the part we would point a beginner to first, because the pace is slower than a fast slot and the betting limits are visible on screen.
English is one of the site languages, which keeps the terms and the cashier readable for players in Canada. The weak spot for a beginner is the bonus terms themselves: the 40x requirement and the game contributions are where the real cost of the offer sits, and they deserve a careful read before the first deposit rather than after it.
Licence, operator and what to check before you deposit
Stardust Casino is operated by Bellona N.V. under a Curaçao licence. The licence is not issued in Canada. That is the plain position, and the operator’s name is the one to look for on the site.
Before you deposit, read the bonus terms for the wagering base and the game contributions, confirm the minimum deposit in the cashier, and decide your deposit limit. Ask customer support which documents verification will require so the first withdrawal does not stall. A beginner who does those four things knows the cost of the bonus before paying it.
Our verdict for this angle: the low C$10 entry and the straightforward 100% match make Stardust Casino easy to start at, and the 40x requirement is the number to respect. Go to the cashier, set your limit first, then deposit the amount you had already decided on.
This text draws on what the operator states about its licence, bonus and payments, and it was last updated in November 2026. We made no deposit or withdrawal ourselves. Where this text and the operator’s terms differ, the terms apply.