Bitcoin Deposits
Depositing Bitcoin at Spino takes three steps: open the cashier, choose Bitcoin, and send from your wallet or exchange to the address (or Lightning invoice) you’re given. This page covers both deposit rails, what to expect on timing, and the mistakes worth avoiding before you send anything.
On-Chain Deposits
An on-chain deposit is a standard Bitcoin transaction recorded directly on the blockchain. Send BTC to the unique address shown in your cashier, and the deposit posts to your account after the network confirms it — typically somewhere between one and three confirmations, though larger deposits can require a couple more for extra security. Confirmation speed depends on network conditions, generally averaging around ten minutes per confirmation, not on anything Spino controls.
Lightning Deposits
A Lightning deposit routes through the Lightning Network, a payment layer built on top of Bitcoin for near-instant, low-fee transfers. Scan or paste the Lightning invoice from your cashier into a Lightning-compatible wallet, and the deposit typically posts within seconds rather than minutes. Lightning suits smaller, more frequent top-ups better than very large transfers, since it depends on available channel capacity.
Which Rail to Pick
On-chain is the more universal option — any BTC wallet or exchange can send to a standard address — and is the better fit for a larger, one-off deposit where a short wait doesn’t matter. Lightning is the faster, cheaper pick for smaller, regular deposits if your wallet supports it. Neither rail affects your balance once the deposit posts; both land in the same account, ready to fund any game. Our Bitcoin casino page covers what you can do with that balance once it’s in.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Sending from an exchange that requires manual withdrawal approval — factor in that delay separately from network confirmation time.
- Underpaying the network fee on an on-chain send during a busy period, which can slow confirmation considerably.
- Reusing an old deposit address after requesting a new one — always copy the current address shown in your cashier.
- Sending an amount below the posted minimum deposit, which may not credit automatically.
After Your Deposit Posts
Once credited, your BTC balance is ready to play — no conversion step, no separate wallet to move funds between. If your deposit qualifies for a bonus or a spin the wheel bonus spin, that typically triggers automatically; check the current promotion’s terms for eligibility. For the reverse process, see our Bitcoin withdrawals page.