A wagering requirement (or playthrough) is the number of times you must bet a bonus before any winnings become withdrawable. It’s the single most important term in any casino bonus.
How to calculate it
Multiply the bonus by the wagering number. A $100 bonus at 35x means $3,500 in total bets before cashout. Some offers apply wagering to deposit + bonus, which doubles the work — always check which.
Game weighting
Not all bets count equally:
- Slots: usually 100%
- Table games / live dealer: often 10–20%, sometimes 0%
So clearing wagering on blackjack can take five times longer than on slots.
Spotting an unfair bonus
Watch for very high wagering (40x+), short expiry windows, low max-bet caps while wagering, and winnings caps. A big headline bonus with brutal terms is worse than a smaller, fairer one — which is why we highlight low-wagering bonuses.