Wagering Requirements Explained
A wagering requirement is the condition attached to almost every casino bonus: before any winnings from the bonus can be withdrawn, you must stake a multiple of the bonus amount (sometimes the deposit plus bonus) on qualifying games. It is the single most important term to understand before claiming a casino bonus, since it determines how realistic it is to actually withdraw anything.
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A typical wagering requirement is expressed as a multiplier — for example 35x — applied to the bonus amount, the deposit amount, or both combined, depending on the operator. A £20 bonus with a 35x wagering requirement on the bonus alone means £700 must be staked before bonus-derived winnings become withdrawable.
Not all games count equally toward the requirement. Slots typically contribute 100%, while table games such as roulette and blackjack often contribute a much smaller percentage — sometimes as little as 10% — because they carry a lower house edge. Check the game-weighting table before assuming a game will clear the requirement quickly.
Wagering requirements usually come with a time limit, commonly 7 to 30 days, after which any unused bonus and its winnings are forfeited. Maximum bet limits often apply while a bonus is active — exceeding them can void the bonus entirely under some operators' terms.
Because wagering requirements vary so widely between operators — some run bonuses with no wagering requirement at all, though usually at a smaller headline amount — comparing the requirement multiplier and game weighting matters more than comparing headline bonus size alone.
FAQs
- What does a 35x wagering requirement mean?
- It means you must stake 35 times the qualifying amount (the bonus, the deposit, or both, depending on the operator) on qualifying games before bonus-derived winnings can be withdrawn.
- Do all casino games count toward wagering requirements equally?
- No. Slots usually contribute 100% of stakes toward the requirement, while table games like blackjack and roulette often contribute a much smaller percentage due to their lower house edge.