Wagering Requirements (Rollover)
How many times you must wager a bonus or deposit before any winnings can be withdrawn.
Wagering requirements, also called rollover, set the total amount you must bet before bonus funds or the winnings tied to them can be withdrawn. The figure is a multiplier: it tells you how many times the bonus, the deposit, or both combined have to be wagered. A 10x requirement on a $100 bonus means $1,000 in total bets before any bonus-related winnings cash out.
The point is to stop bettors from grabbing a bonus and cashing out on the spot. By forcing the promo money through the markets, the operator gets a shot at revenue via the margin on each bet. Terms differ: some apply the multiplier to the bonus only, others to the bonus plus the qualifying deposit. Bigger multipliers mean more time and money to unlock funds, so read the exact terms before judging any offer.
Example
A book offers a 50% deposit match up to $200 with a 5x requirement on the bonus only. You deposit $400 and get a $200 bonus. To clear it, you must wager $200 times 5, or $1,000 total. You place ten $100 bets at -110 over the next week. Once $1,000 is wagered, the requirement is cleared and any remaining bonus plus winnings from those bets become withdrawable. Had the 5x applied to deposit plus bonus ($400 + $200 = $600), you would owe $3,000 in wagers instead — far steeper.
Key Points
- Check the multiplier: A 1x rollover clears far faster than a 10x. The multiplier directly drives how much betting you need before funds free up.
- Know the base: Some requirements apply to the bonus only, others to the bonus plus the qualifying deposit. The latter means a much larger total obligation.
- Watch the clock: Most promos set a deadline to clear the requirement. Miss it and you typically forfeit the bonus and any winnings.
- Bet weighting varies: Some books count bet types differently — straight bets at 100%, parlays at a reduced rate, or the reverse. Check the terms.
- Affects real value: A big bonus with a high rollover can be worth less than a small one with low rollover, since the expected loss from extra required wagering eats the benefit.