Short answer: A wagering requirement (also called "playthrough") is how much you have to bet before bonus money turns into cash you can withdraw.
How it works:
What's the best (or worst) playthrough you've run into? Have you ever turned a bonus down because of the terms?
How it works:
- If a bonus has a 10x requirement on a $50 bonus, you need to place $500 in total bets before you can withdraw that bonus and its winnings.
- It's total amount wagered, not lost. Twenty $1 spins counts as $20 wagered, win or lose.
- Some offers apply the requirement to the bonus only, others to bonus + deposit. That can double how much you have to play through, so read the terms.
- Game weighting: slots usually count 100%. Table games, video poker and live dealer often count less, or not at all.
- Time limits: most bonuses expire if you don't clear them within a set number of days.
- Excluded games: some high-RTP slots are on the list of games that don't count. Check before you spin.
- Lower multiples (1x to 15x) are much easier to clear than 30x or more.
- A small bonus with low playthrough is often worth more than a big headline number.
- You can usually turn a bonus down if the terms don't suit how you play.
What's the best (or worst) playthrough you've run into? Have you ever turned a bonus down because of the terms?