It's written as a multiple, like 35x. The first thing to check is what it multiplies: the bonus on its own, or the bonus plus your deposit.
| Offer | Sum | You have to stake |
|---|---|---|
| €50 bonus, 35x the bonus | €50 × 35 | €1,750 |
| €50 deposit + €50 bonus, 35x both | €100 × 35 | €3,500 |
| €50 bonus, 10x the bonus | €50 × 10 | €500 |
What it costs to clear
Every euro you stake costs you the house edge on average. On a 96% slot, putting €1,750 through to clear a €50 bonus costs about €70 on average, 4% of €1,750. So on average the bonus is worth less than nothing. The same €50 at 10x costs about €20 to clear.
The multiple matters far more than the size of the bonus.
The small print that changes it
- Game weighting. Slots usually count in full. Table games and live casino often count 10 or 20 percent, or not at all.
- Max bet. There's usually a cap per spin while you're wagering, often around €5. Go over it and they can void your winnings.
- Time limit. Wagering normally has to be done within a set number of days.
- Max win. Some bonuses cap what you can take out.
- Excluded games and payment methods. Some games don't count, and deposits through some e-wallets don't qualify.
Our advice
Treat a bonus as a small extra, never a reason to pick a casino. You can nearly always turn it down and keep your deposit free of conditions, and with high wagering that's usually the better call. We don't rate casinos on their offers.
If offers are pushing you to deposit more than you meant to, that's the moment to take a break. Free help is here.