Casino bonus wagering calculator
Enter a bonus and its terms to see the real amount you must wager, and the part most calculators skip: the expected cost to clear it once the house edge is counted. That tells you whether a bonus is actually worth claiming.
Key takeaways
- A wagering requirement is the total you must bet before withdrawing bonus winnings. A $100 bonus at 35x wagering means $3,500 of bets, not one $3,500 wager.
- The hidden cost is the house edge: clearing $3,500 of wagering at 96% RTP costs about $140 on average, which is more than a $100 bonus.
- Whether wagering applies to the bonus only or to deposit plus bonus roughly doubles the turnover, so always check which one the terms use.
- Game weighting matters: if slots count 100% but table games count 10%, the same requirement takes ten times the bets to clear on tables.
- A lower multiplier is better. 15x to 25x can be genuinely positive value; 40x and above is usually negative once the house edge is counted.
A model based on average results. Variance, max-bet rules, max-cashout caps and expiry are not included, so treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
How the wagering math works
The turnover is simple arithmetic. Take the amount the wagering applies to, the bonus alone or the deposit plus bonus, and multiply it by the wagering number. A $100 bonus at 35x on the bonus is $3,500 of total bets. If the game you play counts less than 100% toward wagering, divide by that rate, so a game weighted at 20% needs five times the turnover.
The number that decides whether a bonus is actually good is the expected cost. Every dollar you wager hands the house its edge, which is 100% minus the game's RTP. Clearing $3,500 of turnover on a 96% RTP slot has a 4% edge, so it costs about $140 on average. Compare that to the bonus: if the expected cost is higher than the bonus, the offer is negative value before luck enters the picture. That is why a low multiplier matters far more than a big headline number.
Browse offers with this in mind on our casino bonuses pages, check game returns in the RTP comparator, and read the full terms on each casino review before claiming. If gambling stops being fun, support is available at GambleAware (gambleaware.org) and GamCare (gamcare.org.uk).
Frequently asked questions
How to calculate wagering requirements?
Multiply the amount the wagering applies to by the multiplier. If a $100 bonus carries 35x wagering on the bonus, you must bet $100 times 35, which is $3,500, before withdrawing. If it applies to deposit plus bonus, use that combined figure instead. Then divide by the game's contribution rate if it is below 100%. The calculator above runs all of this for you.
What does 30x wagering mean?
A 30x wagering requirement means you must bet 30 times the qualifying amount before bonus winnings can be withdrawn. On a $50 bonus that is $50 times 30, or $1,500 in total bets, not a single $1,500 wager. Lower multipliers are better: 30x to 40x is typical for online casino bonuses, and anything above 50x is steep.
What is an example of a wagering requirement?
Take a 100% match bonus: you deposit $100, receive $100 bonus, with 35x wagering on the bonus. You must wager $3,500 before withdrawing. At a 96% RTP slot, clearing that costs about $140 on average, which is more than the bonus itself, so the offer is slightly negative value before any luck. Change the figures above to see it for your own bonus.
How can I meet wagering requirements faster?
Play games that contribute 100% toward wagering, usually slots, since table games often count only 10% to 20% and make the requirement far larger. Keep each bet under the max-bet limit the terms set, or the casino can void the bonus. Faster is not cheaper, though: more turnover still means more expected loss to the house edge, whatever you play.
How do I clear my wagering requirements?
Wager the required turnover on eligible games before the bonus expires, keeping each bet under the max-bet limit, and track your progress in the casino’s bonus panel. Higher-RTP, lower-volatility games clear the requirement with less expected loss, but no strategy removes the house edge, so treat a cleared bonus as a bonus, not guaranteed profit.
What is a 15x wagering requirement?
A 15x wagering requirement is low and player-friendly: you bet 15 times the qualifying amount to unlock withdrawals. On a $100 bonus that is $1,500 in total bets, roughly $60 of expected cost at 96% RTP, so a 15x offer can be genuinely positive value. As a rule, the lower the multiplier, the better the bonus.