A bonus offer sounds simple — deposit, get extra credit — but the fine print usually matters more than the headline number. Here’s what to actually check before you claim one.
What a Wagering Requirement Actually Means
Most bonuses aren’t available to withdraw immediately. A wagering requirement (sometimes shown as “30x” or similar) means you need to bet a multiple of the bonus amount — sometimes the deposit plus bonus combined — before any winnings from it become withdrawable. A 200% bonus with a high wagering requirement can end up being worth far less in practice than a smaller bonus with an easier requirement.
Questions Worth Answering Before You Claim a Bonus
- What’s the wagering multiple, and does it apply to the bonus only or the deposit plus bonus? This alone can change the effective value significantly.
- Do all games count equally toward wagering? Some platforms weight slots at 100% toward the requirement but count live wheel or crash games at a much lower percentage, or not at all.
- Is there an expiry window? Bonuses that must be wagered within a few days are far less useful than ones with a longer window.
- Is there a maximum withdrawal cap tied to the bonus? Some bonuses cap how much you can actually withdraw from bonus-funded winnings, regardless of what you accumulate.
Why This Matters More Than the Headline Percentage
Marketing understandably leads with the biggest number — “100% bonus,” “200% bonus.” But two offers with different headline percentages can have very different real value once wagering requirements, game weighting, and caps are factored in. The only way to know is to read the specific terms attached to that offer at the time you claim it, not rely on the percentage alone.
Where to Check
Current bonus terms are set by the platform and shown at the time of deposit — always read them there rather than relying on any number mentioned elsewhere, including on this site. See our Bonuses page for a general overview, but the platform’s own in-app terms are the source of truth.