What’s an acceptable wagering requirement for you on Casino Bonuses?

[QueenSk]

Will many people be able to meet these requirements? No, they won't. And that's a big problem. This is how casino owners scare away customers. I don't think wagering is a good idea. I get fed up with it myself. I've had a few similar experiences. And you know what I did? I just stopped playing and that was it. I forgot about it forever. I didn't even withdraw my deposit. Is it a shame? Yeah, but it's better to just not waste time on it. It'll be much easier that way.

They don't scare customers away but they surely need to do something to save themselves from losses. If they keep it very simple and easy for everyone then they will basically be helping people make money, when in reality, they just pretend like they are giving gamblers a boost or a help with those bonuses, but anyone who is wise enough would understand that bonuses are nothing but traps for gamblers.

Gamblers who start gambling in a platform only because of a promotion they are running are fools to think that they can actually beat the wagering requirement and be able to have some money left after that. You basically exhaust all your money with the bonus even before you get to complete the requirements.

It's a bonus, that's why it's difficult to get, it's not a reward.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

Will many people be able to meet these requirements? No, they won't. And that's a big problem. This is how casino owners scare away customers. I don't think wagering is a good idea. I get fed up with it myself. I've had a few similar experiences. And you know what I did? I just stopped playing and that was it. I forgot about it forever. I didn't even withdraw my deposit. Is it a shame? Yeah, but it's better to just not waste time on it. It'll be much easier that way.

They don't scare customers away but they surely need to do something to save themselves from losses. If they keep it very simple and easy for everyone then they will basically be helping people make money, when in reality, they just pretend like they are giving gamblers a boost or a help with those bonuses, but anyone who is wise enough would understand that bonuses are nothing but traps for gamblers.

Gamblers who start gambling in a platform only because of a promotion they are running are fools to think that they can actually beat the wagering requirement and be able to have some money left after that. You basically exhaust all your money with the bonus even before you get to complete the requirements.

It's a bonus, that's why it's difficult to get, it's not a reward.

You are right, and I have to agree wit you, alot of times here on this board, I've always been very vocal about how when it comes to casinos giving bonuses to gamblers, it's hard to find one where there aren't any strings attached, casinos like we all know are running a business, and let's assume the casino have two hundred thousand customer for example, and the launch a bonus of $10 to their customers and every one claims the bonus, that is approximately two million dollars in loss already, now imagine there are no wager requirements and the fact that some of the gamblers who claimed the bonus may use it for gambling and still end up winning much more, then such casino can easily go bankrupt.

Bonuses are simply a way through which casino attract customers, yes, there are some bonuses that does come for absolute free without any requirements but it's rare, and it's often individually given, not a general bonus that anybody can claim.

[Wakate]

I don't really care about the wagering requirement because I know that I can exceed if their is nothing like game restrictions.
If the casino will not limit me to the kind of game I can play on their website with the wagering requirement, I will not have any problem and I know that I can easily meet up once I have the interest.

[panjul07]

I don't really care about the wagering requirement because I know that I can exceed if their is nothing like game restrictions.
If the casino will not limit me to the kind of game I can play on their website with the wagering requirement, I will not have any problem and I know that I can easily meet up once I have the interest.

Games restriction is designed to make it harder to complete the wagering requirement of the bonuses, that's why wagering requirement usually counted when we are playing slot games only.
Some games may contribute but smaller percentage, if there is no games restriction and the casino is still using the most standard rule (30-40x), players can complete the wagering requirement easily or at least having bigger chance to complete it with lower house edge games.
Some casinos may remove the games restriction, but the contribution of the games is just matter of few percent like 5%-10%, this will still harder to complete the wagering requirement without losing the balance.

[Odusko]

I’m curious to hear where the community stands on wagering requirements.

Before everyone jumps in with “0x”,  yes, that’s obviously the ideal. But realistically, casinos need some edge to sustain bonuses and promotions.

So the real question is: what do you consider acceptable?

Personally, I see anything above 35x as a hard no-go.
Around 30x or lower feels reasonable to me, depending on other terms (game weighting, max bet rules, etc.).

Where do you draw the line?

Casinos tht want to stand out among other's will have a 1x wagering on deposits an below 25x on bonuses from deposits, this is most fair and acceptable in most cases, but as we know the casino have the final say about what amount they place as their wagering limits, so we should always make sure to Read casino terms on wagering before you make any deposits or Play on them.

[ZenMasterEu]

For me, anything above 30x starts feeling more like a trap than a bonus. I can accept around 20x–30x if the terms are fair and transparent, especially with reasonable max bet limits and good game contribution. But once you get into 40x+ territory, the bonus usually becomes more marketing than actual value for players.

[junder]

Casino offers maximum bonus just to attract newbies but its conditions are not very easy. But sometimes the bonus or offer is just to entertain the gamblers. But I take advantage of such opportunities and earn some money easily. However, most bonuses have a wagering requirement of 20x - 30x. Which most of the gamblers fail to meet the conditions and Uncontrolled gamblers lose a lot of money chasing bonuses. Lucky is the gambler who can withdraw the bonus money.

Yes that is one of the purposes of the casino offering or providing bonuses, because with this there must be players who are interested in offers like this because indeed in some views this is an interesting thing, but not with myself.

I myself before claiming the bonus already thought that I would not meet the bonus requirements especially since I saw that it was quite complicated for myself, but really lucky for the person who managed to withdraw the bonus money.

[Grace333]

You are right, and I have to agree wit you, alot of times here on this board, I've always been very vocal about how when it comes to casinos giving bonuses to gamblers, it's hard to find one where there aren't any strings attached, casinos like we all know are running a business, and let's assume the casino have two hundred thousand customer for example, and the launch a bonus of $10 to their customers and every one claims the bonus, that is approximately two million dollars in loss already, now imagine there are no wager requirements and the fact that some of the gamblers who claimed the bonus may use it for gambling and still end up winning much more, then such casino can easily go bankrupt.

Bonuses are simply a way through which casino attract customers, yes, there are some bonuses that does come for absolute free without any requirements but it's rare, and it's often individually given, not a general bonus that anybody can claim.

Casinos giving bonuses to gamblers is just another mind game they play bettors. Because at the end of the day the wagering requirements would be the obstacle to let you make withdrawals. But if you manage to pass the wagering requirements you can either hit it big that is if the casino is reputable but if they're not they can bring up some accusations that will make you not merit the winnings. Aside that those wager requirements are usually set in a way that it looks easy but pass but as gamble ma have it you'll end up having series of loses and wins. Personally before I pursue any bonus I like to check the wager requirements to know if it's worth it but sometimes you don't get to see the requirements before you take the bonus.

[Leahized]

I myself before claiming the bonus already thought that I would not meet the bonus requirements especially since I saw that it was quite complicated for myself, but really lucky for the person who managed to withdraw the bonus money.

I think, prefer your decision. Since you think it is too complicated for you to fulfill the conditions, it is better to refrain yourself from such bonuses. But many times it is seen that chasing this bonus costs a lot of money and still many people do not get the bonus. But if a gambler has enough money, he can give it a try. I am mainly attracted to the low wagering bonus and can easily fill it. But without spending too much time chasing bonuses, playing actual games is much better.

[dimonstration]

I myself before claiming the bonus already thought that I would not meet the bonus requirements especially since I saw that it was quite complicated for myself, but really lucky for the person who managed to withdraw the bonus money.

I think, prefer your decision. Since you think it is too complicated for you to fulfill the conditions, it is better to refrain yourself from such bonuses. But many times it is seen that chasing this bonus costs a lot of money and still many people do not get the bonus. But if a gambler has enough money, he can give it a try. I am mainly attracted to the low wagering bonus and can easily fill it. But without spending too much time chasing bonuses, playing actual games is much better.

Chasing a bonus is always a bad idea because it was carefully calculated to make the chance of claiming it was very small compared to the amount they will lose when completing the wager requirements.

Bonus is only good if you are a gambler that will play on the casino on regular basis.

There’s only few person that claim this bonus successfully that proves how unprofitable is this as target.

[Zadicar]

I myself before claiming the bonus already thought that I would not meet the bonus requirements especially since I saw that it was quite complicated for myself, but really lucky for the person who managed to withdraw the bonus money.

I think, prefer your decision. Since you think it is too complicated for you to fulfill the conditions, it is better to refrain yourself from such bonuses. But many times it is seen that chasing this bonus costs a lot of money and still many people do not get the bonus. But if a gambler has enough money, he can give it a try. I am mainly attracted to the low wagering bonus and can easily fill it. But without spending too much time chasing bonuses, playing actual games is much better.

Chasing a bonus is always a bad idea because it was carefully calculated to make the chance of claiming it was very small compared to the amount they will lose when completing the wager requirements.

Bonus is only good if you are a gambler that will play on the casino on regular basis.

There’s only few person that claim this bonus successfully that proves how unprofitable is this as target.

If we do speak casino bonuses then i would say that these are just that kind of traps on which a certain player would really be falling into. Why? some people think up that once they do have that bigger bankroll due to bonuses will really be having that mindset that they do have bigger capital on which means that bigger chances for them to make money without even knowing on with those wagering requirements well but at least into those who have been knowledgeable into these things about the requirement on which they do enjoy on having those bonuses but those hopes inside are really that still there just like when they are still a noob. If you do really want to have some bonus then it would be that up to you. It would be that basing up on someones preference in the end of the day but for me i dont really find these things to be interesting because it will really be just that make you hinder to make out some withdrawals if you wanted to.

[Wakate]

Games restriction is designed to make it harder to complete the wagering requirement of the bonuses, that's why wagering requirement usually counted when we are playing slot games only.
Some games may contribute but smaller percentage, if there is no games restriction and the casino is still using the most standard rule (30-40x), players can complete the wagering requirement easily or at least having bigger chance to complete it with lower house edge games.
Some casinos may remove the games restriction, but the contribution of the games is just matter of few percent like 5%-10%, this will still harder to complete the wagering requirement without losing the balance.

I think high risk games are the ones that are mostly included in wagering requirement because the casinos are already aware of games you are going to play that have low chances of you winning. The ones that have low chances of losing may be included but will have small percentage to how the wagering will be completed.
When you mistakenly play slot games that have low RTP, your chances of you making profits to complete the wagering requirement may become impossible.

[Betwrong]

For me, anything above 30x starts feeling more like a trap than a bonus. I can accept around 20x–30x if the terms are fair and transparent, especially with reasonable max bet limits and good game contribution. But once you get into 40x+ territory, the bonus usually becomes more marketing than actual value for players.

Yes, it is marketing. What did you expect? Free money? Why? Casino won't be giving you free money. That would be absurd. It can allow you to play some of their games for free and to not suffer big losses from that they establish a wagering requirement. You can still win and withdraw your winnings even with 40x requirement, but that happens to one in a thousand. Yeah, a small chance, but still.

[lionheart78]

I don't really care about the wagering requirement because I know that I can exceed if their is nothing like game restrictions.
If the casino will not limit me to the kind of game I can play on their website with the wagering requirement, I will not have any problem and I know that I can easily meet up once I have the interest.

But the thing is, most casinos often limit the games required for the wagering requirement so it still goes down to what wagering requirement is ok for us in that condition.  Furthermore, most bonuses specially deposit bonus often require us to spend the initial deposit before the wagering points kick in, that is, when we are playing on the bonus amount.  So, whatever the amount we have wagered as long as the initial deposit is not consumed, the wagering requirement points won't count.

For me, anything above 30x starts feeling more like a trap than a bonus. I can accept around 20x–30x if the terms are fair and transparent, especially with reasonable max bet limits and good game contribution. But once you get into 40x+ territory, the bonus usually becomes more marketing than actual value for players.

Yes, it is marketing. What did you expect? Free money? Why? Casino won't be giving you free money. That would be absurd. It can allow you to play some of their games for free and to not suffer big losses from that they establish a wagering requirement. You can still win and withdraw your winnings even with 40x requirement, but that happens to one in a thousand. Yeah, a small chance, but still.

Indeed, only lucky individuals are able to meet the wagering requirements and withdraw the winnngs.

[junder]

I think, prefer your decision. Since you think it is too complicated for you to fulfill the conditions, it is better to refrain yourself from such bonuses. But many times it is seen that chasing this bonus costs a lot of money and still many people do not get the bonus. But if a gambler has enough money, he can give it a try. I am mainly attracted to the low wagering bonus and can easily fill it. But without spending too much time chasing bonuses, playing actual games is much better.

That's how I feel, sometimes I feel that the bonus requirements are too complicated so I don't choose to claim them, in contrast to the cashback that I usually get with no requirements whatsoever just depends on whether or not I make deposits frequently.
 
Apart from that, I have some friends who really take advantage of the bonuses offered by the casino, but still the thing that happens more often is losing, so in my opinion it's not much different from playing without claiming bonuses.

[Leahized]

That's how I feel, sometimes I feel that the bonus requirements are too complicated so I don't choose to claim them, in contrast to the cashback that I usually get with no requirements whatsoever just depends on whether or not I make deposits frequently.
 
Apart from that, I have some friends who really take advantage of the bonuses offered by the casino, but still the thing that happens more often is losing, so in my opinion it's not much different from playing without claiming bonuses.

It's good to get cashback without any conditions. But I never got much cash back, because I don't spend much money on gambling. As for as i know cash back is only given based on losing money on bets. But your friend will spend a lot of money in this case because the wagering of bonuses offered by the casino is comparatively high. But I never try if I have less money. Because the chance of winning the bonus is not even 10%.

[Betwrong]

~ You can still win and withdraw your winnings even with 40x requirement, but that happens to one in a thousand. Yeah, a small chance, but still.

Indeed, only lucky individuals are able to meet the wagering requirements and withdraw the winnngs.

Right. You can also say, only lucky individuals are able to win something big in gambling. That's gambling and it's about luck: you can win on slots with 88% RTP and you can lose on the ones with 98% RTP. Same goes for wagering requirement: you can lose it all on 1x and you can pass 40x even with some profit. Overall I'd say, don't analyze too much, just have fun.

[Dunamisx]

Wagering requirement is one of the key points that make us to continue with using a particular gambling platform for gambling, if not because of this, gamblers would have just been able to do away with them at no cost because they have already achieved their in and this is not going to be good enough for the casino as they run their business, their intention is to ensure that gamblers got every reason to continue with gambling after the have given them their offers in form of bonuses.

[Alex077]

Wagering requirement is one of the key points that make us to continue with using a particular gambling platform for gambling, if not because of this, gamblers would have just been able to do away with them at no cost because they have already achieved their in and this is not going to be good enough for the casino as they run their business, their intention is to ensure that gamblers got every reason to continue with gambling after the have given them their offers in form of bonuses.

At my opinion their main purpose not only to keep players on the platform, but rather to protect casinos from situations where someone claims a bonus, cashes out immediately, and leaves without actually playing. I’d say that’s probably the main idea behind them.
At the same time, there’s definitely another side to it as well.

That’s why I’d say it’s important to look not only at the bonus size itself, but also at the conditions behind it. A x20, x40, or x60 wagering requirement is a huge difference. And I think sometimes a smaller bonus with reasonable terms turns out to be much better than a large offer with almost impossible wagering conditions.

[junder]

It's good to get cashback without any conditions. But I never got much cash back, because I don't spend much money on gambling. As for as i know cash back is only given based on losing money on bets. But your friend will spend a lot of money in this case because the wagering of bonuses offered by the casino is comparatively high. But I never try if I have less money. Because the chance of winning the bonus is not even 10%.

It is true that this cashback is obtained according to the amount of loss we experience, the greater the loss we experience, the greater the amount of cashback but it is not ethical if we deliberately spend a lot of money just to pursue cashback.

With this cashback itself, it can be said that there are no requirements to get it, it only depends on the amount of our losses, in contrast to bonuses that sometimes have new rules that are different from the initial rules, this is what makes me not interested in bonuses.