Casino Wagering Requirements Explained 2026

Wagering requirements are the single most important term in any casino bonus. Get them wrong and you’ll spend money chasing a withdrawal that was never realistic. Get them right and you can identify which bonuses are actually worth claiming.

I’ve spent 5 years reading casino T&Cs. Here’s what you actually need to know.

What Is a Wagering Requirement?

A wagering requirement (also called playthrough or rollover) tells you how many times you must bet your bonus before the winnings become withdrawable.

Formula: Bonus Amount × Wagering Multiplier = Total Amount to Wager

Example: £100 bonus at 35x wagering = you must wager £3,500 before withdrawing anything from that bonus.

Bonus-Only vs. Deposit + Bonus Wagering

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This distinction doubles the burden and most players miss it:

Bonus only (35x): £100 bonus × 35 = £3,500 to wager
Deposit + bonus (35x): (£100 deposit + £100 bonus) × 35 = £7,000 to wager

Same headline multiplier. Double the actual burden. Always confirm which applies.

Game Contribution Rates

Not all games count equally toward clearing your wagering requirement:

Game Type	Typical Contribution
Slots	100%
Table Games (Blackjack, Roulette)	10–20%
Live Casino	5–10%
Video Poker	0–20%
Jackpot Slots	0–10%

If blackjack contributes 10%, you need to wager £35,000 on blackjack to clear the same £3,500 requirement. This is why table game players almost never clear bonuses profitably.

The 3-Step Check Before Claiming Any Bonus

Wagering multiplier — Is it under 35x? Is it bonus-only or deposit+bonus?
Max bet restriction — Usually £5 per spin while bonus is active. One spin above this and your bonus is voided.
Max withdrawal cap — A £50 cap on a 200% bonus means hitting a £500 win nets you £50. The rest disappears.

What Good Wagering Requirements Look Like

30x or lower on bonus only
7+ day expiry to clear
No max withdrawal cap (or £500+)
Slots contributing 100% with no minimum stake
Max bet restriction of £5+ per spin

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