Casino Bonuses

Wagering, or playthrough, is how many times you must bet the bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it. A 100 bonus with 40x wagering means you need to place 4,000 in bets first. Lower wagering is better, and the multiplier sometimes applies to the bonus plus deposit, so always read the terms.

A sticky bonus attaches to your balance the moment you deposit. Your deposit and bonus merge into one balance from the first spin, and you cannot withdraw anything at all while wagering is still in progress. If you choose to forfeit the bonus, the entire balance, including your original deposit, is removed. Complete the wagering requirement in full, and the entire balance, deposit, bonus, and any winnings, becomes withdrawable as real cash.

A non-sticky (cashable) bonus works in a different order. Say you deposit 200 and get a 200 bonus: you play with your own 200 first, and the bonus sits untouched in reserve. Only once your deposit balance hits zero does the bonus activate, and from that point wagering requirements apply to it. Because your own money gets used first, a non-sticky bonus is generally the better deal, you can win and withdraw before ever touching the bonus or its wagering requirement.

A bonus is worth claiming when the wagering requirement is realistic, the max bet rules are clear, and the games you enjoy contribute fully toward playthrough. A large headline figure with 60x wagering and heavy game restrictions is often worth less than a smaller, fairer offer.

Most bonuses cap the amount you can stake per spin or hand while a wagering requirement is active, commonly around 5. Exceeding the max bet, even by accident, can void the bonus and any winnings, so check this limit before you start playing through an offer.