Understanding Wagering Requirements
A complete breakdown of how playthrough requirements work and how to calculate if a bonus is worth claiming.
What is a Wagering Requirement?
A wagering requirement (also called playthrough or rollover) is the amount you must wager (bet) before you can withdraw any winnings from a bonus.
Bonus Amount × Wagering Multiplier = Total Amount You Must Wager
Example: $20 bonus × 40x = $800 total wagering needed
Common Wagering Scenarios
Low Wagering (30x) — Best Value
Lower multiplier = easier to complete. A $50 bonus at 30x requires $1,500 total wagering.
Medium Wagering (40x) — Standard
Most Canadian casinos use 40x. A $50 bonus at 40x requires $2,000 total wagering.
High Wagering (60x+) — Harder
Higher multiplier = harder to complete. A $50 bonus at 60x requires $3,000+ total wagering.
How Game Contributions Work
Not all games contribute equally to your wagering requirement. A bet of $1 might only count as $0.10 toward wagering on table games.
| Game Type | Contribution | Example: $100 Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 100% | $100 counts |
| Video Poker | 100% | $100 counts |
| Blackjack | 10-25% | $10-25 counts |
| Roulette | 10-25% | $10-25 counts |
| Live Dealer | 5-15% | $5-15 counts |
| Baccarat | 10-25% | $10-25 counts |
💡 Pro tip: Stick to slots to meet wagering fastest — they count 100%.
Is a Bonus Worth Claiming?
Use this simple calculation to decide if a bonus is worth your time:
Step 1: Calculate total wagering needed
Bonus Amount × Wagering Multiplier
Step 2: Estimate average loss (based on 2% house edge)
Total Wagering × 0.02 = Your Expected Loss
Step 3: Compare bonus value to expected loss
Is Bonus Amount > Expected Loss?
If YES → Bonus is worth claiming
Example: A $50 bonus at 40x
Total wagering: $50 × 40 = $2,000
Expected loss: $2,000 × 0.02 = $40
✓ Bonus ($50) > Loss ($40) = Worth claiming!
Maximum Cashout Limits
Even if you complete wagering, your winnings are capped at a maximum cashout limit. This is separate from the wagering requirement.
Example:
• Bonus: $50 with max cashout of $100
• You wager and win $150
• You can only withdraw $100
Always check the max cashout before claiming — it's often between $50–$200 for no deposit bonuses.
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