Casino Wagering Requirements Explained (2026)

What are wagering requirements?

Wagering requirements (also called playthrough requirements) are the number of times you must bet your bonus before you can withdraw it as real cash. A $100 bonus with 35x wagering means you must place $3,500 in bets before any winnings become withdrawable.

How to calculate playthrough

Formula: Wagering = Bonus Amount × Wagering Multiplier

• $100 bonus × 35x = $3,500 required wagering
• $200 bonus × 25x = $5,000 required wagering
• $50 no deposit bonus × 50x = $2,500 required wagering

If the wagering applies to deposit + bonus, the calculation is: ($100 deposit + $100 bonus) × 35x = $7,000. This is twice as hard to clear. Always check which applies.

Which games count toward wagering?

Most casinos weight games differently toward wagering completion:

• Slots — 100% contribution (most common)
• Table games (blackjack, roulette) — 10–20% contribution or excluded
• Live casino — 10–20% contribution or excluded
• Video poker — often excluded or 10%
• Scratch cards, keno — varies

What is a "fair" wagering requirement?

• Under 20x: excellent
• 20x–35x: fair
• 35x–50x: high but beatable
• Over 50x: very difficult to clear profitably

Other bonus terms to watch

• Maximum bet during wagering — usually $5–$10 CAD per spin. Exceeding this can void your bonus.
• Time limit — 7–30 days to complete wagering. If you miss it, the bonus (and winnings) are removed.
• Maximum cashout — often $100–$500 CAD from a bonus. Winning $10,000 from a no deposit bonus doesn't mean you keep it all.
• Game restrictions — specific games may be excluded or restricted during bonus play.

How to find low-wagering bonuses

Check our bonus guide and low wagering bonus picks. Always read the full terms on the casino's bonus page before claiming.

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