A wagering requirement (also called "rollover") is the total amount you must bet before bonus funds become withdrawable cash. Here is a concrete example:
- You deposit AUD 100 and receive a 100% deposit bonus of AUD 100.
- With a x30 wagering requirement, you must place AUD 3,000 in total bets before you can withdraw any bonus winnings.
- Only bets on qualifying games count toward the rollover. Slots often count 100%, while table games may count less.
That x30 figure is not unusual, but it is not generous either. For context, some platforms offer x20 or even x15 on first deposit bonuses. The higher the multiplier, the harder it is to convert bonus funds into real money.
Rebate cashback promotions work differently. They return a percentage of net losses as bonus credit, but that credit typically comes with its own wagering conditions. The terms "cashback please" or "rewards please login" that you might see on the platform refer to claiming these rebates through your account dashboard after logging in.
Why is cashback often issued as bonus funds rather than real money? It protects the operator from "bonus hunters" who deposit, claim, and withdraw without playing. Operators typically include cancellation clauses that void cashback if abuse patterns are detected.
A randomised controlled trial by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), commissioned by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (2024), studied 622 participants and found:
