Ante Bet (Feature Buy)
Paying extra to increase chances of triggering the bonus.
Full Explanation
An ante bet (or feature buy) is an optional increased bet that enhances your chances of triggering a slot's bonus feature. The standard ante bet increases your stake by 25% and doubles the probability of triggering free spins. Some slots also offer a direct 'Buy Bonus' option where you pay a fixed amount (typically 50-100x your bet) to instantly enter the bonus round. While ante bets and bonus buys can be exciting, they significantly increase your cost per spin. Some jurisdictions have banned bonus buy features, but they remain available at most South African online casinos.
💡 Example
Activate ante bet on Sweet Bonanza: bet increases from R10 to R12.50, but scatter frequency doubles.
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