Wagering: how much you must stake before the bonus is yours
The wagering requirement — also called rollover or playthrough — is a bonus's most important number. It shows how many times the bonus, and sometimes the deposit, must be staked before the money becomes withdrawable. If you do not know this number, you do not know what the bonus really costs.
Bonus size, percentage and validity depend on the account and the date. We do not publish Valmo's offer figures because they change — the current offer is in the cashier and the bonus terms.
How wagering works: the calculation
Multiply the bonus by the multiplier. If the multiplier also covers the deposit, add deposit and bonus together first. The example below is illustrative and does not describe a current Valmo offer.
| Example | Calculation | Must be staked |
|---|---|---|
| Bonus €50, 30× | €50 × 30 | €1,500 |
| Deposit €50 + bonus €50, 30× | €100 × 30 | €3,000 |
| Spin winnings €10, 40× | €10 × 40 | €400 |
Game contribution
Not every game counts equally. Slots often count in full, while table games and live tables count less or not at all. If you stake €10 on a game contributing 10%, only €1 counts towards the requirement. The contribution table is in the bonus terms.
Maximum bet and time limit
- While playing with bonus money there may be a cap per stake. Exceeding it is the most common reason winnings are voided.
- The requirement must be met within a time limit. After it, the bonus and related winnings disappear.
- Some offers also cap the amount that can be withdrawn from the bonus.
Before you withdraw
Requesting a withdrawal before the requirement is met may forfeit the bonus and related winnings. Check your progress before pressing the button. See the withdrawal guide.
Illustrative example: how the dispute starts and how to avoid it
A player believed they had met the requirement, but the withdrawal stayed locked. They had mostly played live roulette, which contributed 10% under the terms. In reality less than a third of the requirement had been met. The account had a progress bar they never looked at. Watching it, along with the contribution table, would have prevented the dispute.
Wagering requirements: checklist
- The multiplier and what it applies to.
- Game contribution.
- Maximum bet.
- Time limit.
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