We took our live Bonus Crab claw machine to SiGMA Malta 2024, one of the biggest iGaming events in the world — and it turned into one of the highlights of the show. Visitors lined up to take control of the real, physical Bonus Crab and grab for prizes, and the excitement hit a new high when members of the Maltese police stopped by and took a turn on the claw themselves. When even the local police can't resist a go on the Bonus Crab, you know the feature has something special going on.
It was the perfect chance to show people that the Bonus Crab isn't just a graphic on a screen — it's a genuine live claw machine you control in real time, the same feature you'll find at the casinos we cover here.
So what exactly is a Bonus Crab machine?
For anyone who hasn't tried it yet, the Bonus Crab is a special reward feature offered at a growing list of online casinos. Instead of a flat bonus, you control a live claw and grab for real prizes. Here's why players love it:
- The Bonus Crab feature — each grab can land you free spins, bonus money,
cashback or real cash, on top of your normal play.
- A hands-on game, not just a spin — you steer the claw yourself, so it feels
far more interactive than a standard bonus button.
- Plenty to play — Bonus Crab casinos pair the feature with big game libraries:
classic slots, video slots and live-casino tables.
- Loyalty rewards — most Bonus Crab casinos run loyalty programmes that keep
handing out extra rewards the longer you play.
In short: it's a more fun, more interactive way to get rewarded — and seeing it live at SiGMA (police included) was the best proof of that.
Try it yourself
Want to see what the fuss is about? Learn the basics in our guide on how to play the Bonus Crab, pick a site from our list of Bonus Crab casinos, and read up on the wider Bonus Crab feature and its real-money cousins (Cash Crab, PvP Crab). 18+. Play responsibly.
