The headline of a bonus tells you how much money lands in the account. The terms tell you when you can withdraw it. The gap between those two is the entire value of the bonus, and it comes out of a couple of calculations done before you deposit.
This article covers the wagering requirement, game weighting, the maximum bet with bonus funds, and the time limit – the four points that decide whether an offer is worth taking. The examples use the 20x–50x range of the bonus amount stated on our bonuses page.
The wagering requirement as a number
A wagering requirement is the amount you must stake before bonus money becomes withdrawable. It is written as a multiplier, and the multiplier applies either to the bonus alone or to the deposit and bonus combined. The difference is larger than it sounds:
| Deposit + bonus | Multiplier and basis | Total to wager |
|---|---|---|
| €100 + €100 | 20x the bonus | €2,000 |
| €100 + €100 | 50x the bonus | €5,000 |
| €100 + €100 | 20x deposit and bonus | €4,000 |
| €100 + €100 | 50x deposit and bonus | €10,000 |
The same €100 bonus therefore requires between €2,000 and €10,000 in stakes, depending only on how the clause is worded. That is the first thing to check – before you look at the size of the bonus.
Game weighting: not every stake counts the same
Different games contribute different shares towards wagering. The weightings vary by casino and by campaign, but the order is standard across the industry:
| Game type | Typical contribution | What a €100 stake contributes |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 100% | €100 |
| Roulette | 10–20% or excluded | €0–20 |
| Blackjack and video poker | 5–10% or excluded | €0–10 |
| Live dealer games | often excluded entirely | €0 |
If the plan was to clear the bonus at blackjack with 10% weighting, a €5,000 requirement means €50,000 in actual stakes. The weighting table therefore matters as much as the multiplier itself.
Maximum bet and time limit
Two terms void more bonuses than the multiplier does. The first is the maximum bet with bonus funds – typically a few euros per round across the industry. Exceeding it can void the bonus and any winnings from it, including by accident. The second is the time limit: wagering has to be completed within a set period, and whatever remains expires.
A third point, noticed less often, is the cashout cap. Free spin winnings usually arrive as bonus funds with their own wagering attached, and the maximum withdrawable amount can be capped regardless of how large the win was.
Multipliers, weightings and maximum bets live in each campaign's own terms and change with the campaign, which is why they should be read at the cashier at the moment a bonus is taken and not from an article written earlier. For this operator there is no cashier to read: our bonuses page explains the four clauses instead, and the licensing page carries the licence as the register states it.
A checklist before accepting a bonus
- Is the multiplier applied to the bonus, or to deposit and bonus together?
- What is the requirement in euros – multiply the multiplier by its basis.
- At what weighting do your preferred games contribute?
- What is the maximum bet with bonus funds?
- How long is the wagering period?
- Is there a cashout cap on free spin winnings?
If any point is unclear, the bonus can simply be declined. A deposit can be made without one, in which case the money stays withdrawable with no wagering attached. That is often the better option for a player who plays rarely or at small stakes.
Stake control is covered in more detail in Emotional Control in Poker. Information on responsible gambling is available from Peluuri.
Frequently asked questions
What does a wagering requirement mean?
A wagering requirement is the amount you must stake before bonus money can be withdrawn. It is written as a multiplier, for example 20x or 50x, applied either to the bonus or to the deposit and bonus combined.
How much does a €100 bonus require in stakes?
At 20x the bonus it is €2,000, and at 50x the bonus it is €5,000. If the multiplier applies to deposit and bonus together, the same multipliers mean €4,000 and €10,000.
Why does playing blackjack not clear the wagering?
Table games are usually weighted at 5–10% or excluded entirely, because their return to player is higher than that of slots. Slots normally contribute the full 100% of a stake.
Can a bonus be lost by accident?
Yes. The most common cause is exceeding the maximum bet with bonus funds, which can void the bonus and the winnings from it. The other common cause is the wagering period expiring.
Is a bonus always worth taking?
Not necessarily. A bonus ties the deposit to a wagering condition, so for someone who plays rarely or at small stakes, depositing without one can be better – the money stays withdrawable throughout.
Where can I see this operator's current bonus terms?
Nowhere, at the moment. Bonus terms exist only on an operator's own pages, and on 17 October 2026 the licensed domain ravobet.com answered with HTTP 530 while the other variants did not answer at all. The amounts this article used to quote – a 100% match up to €500 and 50 free spins – were written on this site rather than read from a campaign page, and they have been removed. What is left is the arithmetic above, which holds for any bonus, and the licensing page, which carries the register entry and the dated domain check.
