Casino Bonuses and Wagering Requirements, Explained Simply

A casino bonus can genuinely stretch your play — but only if you understand the one term that trips most people up: the wagering requirement. Here is how to read a bonus like a pro.

What the wagering requirement means

A wagering requirement (often written like "35x") is how many times you must play through the bonus before it can be withdrawn. If you receive a 100 bonus with 35x wagering, you need to place 3,500 in bets before the bonus becomes cashable. It is not money you lose — it is money you have to play through.

The details that matter

• What counts: slots usually contribute 100% to wagering; table games and live casino often contribute less (sometimes 10% or nothing). Check the contribution table.
• Max bet: most bonuses cap the bet size while wagering (e.g. 5 per spin). Going over can void the bonus.
• Time limit: bonuses expire — note how many days you have.
• Game restrictions: some titles are excluded from bonus play.

Free spins

Free spins are a bonus too, and any winnings from them usually carry their own wagering requirement. The same rules apply — read the terms before you spin.

The golden rule

Only claim a bonus you actually intend to play through, and only with money you are comfortable playing. A bonus is a boost, not free cash. See what is live right now on our promotions page, and if you play regularly, the VIP programme adds ongoing rewards on top.