Wagering requirements: the sum that decides when you can withdraw
The wagering requirement — also called rollover or playthrough — is the number of times an amount must be staked before bonus money turns into withdrawable cash. It is the rule that most affects withdrawals for anyone who takes promotions, and, oddly, the least read. This page shows how to run the numbers for any offer.
Promotions, percentages and requirements change and can depend on the account. The figures that count are those in the operator's current terms — read them at Betista before opting in.
How wagering works
Three inputs define a requirement: the multiplier (say 35x), the base it applies to (bonus only, or bonus plus deposit) and the time limit. Multiplier times base gives the total stakes required. Each bet on eligible games reduces that total according to the game's contribution.
The sum, step by step
| Illustrative example | Bonus only | Bonus + deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit | €50 | €50 |
| Bonus | €50 | €50 |
| Multiplier | 35x | 35x |
| Total to stake | €1,750 | €3,500 |
These figures only illustrate the difference between the two bases. The real numbers are in each promotion's terms.
Game contribution
Not every bet counts in full. Slots usually count 100%; table and live games often count a fraction, and some games count nothing. At 10% contribution, a €10 bet reduces the requirement by just €1. That is why a bonus can be close to impossible for someone who mostly plays at tables.
Maximum bet and time limit
While the bonus is active there is normally a maximum stake per bet, and exceeding it can void the bonus and winnings. The time limit sets how many days you have; whatever is unfinished expires. Divide the total stakes by the days available to see the daily volume needed — the most revealing number of all.
Wagering and withdrawal
With wagering unfinished, requesting a withdrawal may cancel the bonus. Once wagering is complete, the balance turns real and the withdrawal follows the normal stages in the withdrawal guide. If speed is the goal, the shortest path is still a deposit without a bonus.
Read Betista's current terms