There is this saying that you can force a horse to a river but can't force it to drink from the river and same also applies here in referral bonuses as you can get one to use a particular casino and also your referral code or link but might not get to deposit or even wager and most of the casino requires you to get those you refer to first register, make deposit and then wager before one could claim these bonuses and if you'll agree with me that isn't an easy task especially in a country like mine.
More reasons why it shouldn't be considered a waste of time because it varies with different gambling sites therefore our statement shouldn't be generalised because there are still some recommendable platforms I know that offers good referral bonuses as well as double the amount of deposit upon registration.
However claiming of referrals bonus is optional, and shouldn't be considered an issue because I've not seem or heard any sites that's made referral compulsory condition because this bookies are aware that not everyone would have a good referral strategy or would be interested in the bonuses that comes with it, so if you fall under such category it's best you just avoid it and not conclude it's a waste of time, cause there are several people that in need of such bonuses likewise there are good sites that offers good services when it comes to referrals.