Wagering
Usually 20x to 40x. Check whether it applies to the bonus alone or bonus plus deposit — that difference doubles the requirement.
Casino bonus offers come with conditions that decide whether you can ever withdraw anything from them. This guide covers what to look for — wagering requirements, game weighting, expiry windows, maximum bet caps and withdrawal limits — so you can work out whether an offer is worth taking before you accept it.
OVERVIEW
A bonus is promotional credit added to your account under specific conditions. It might be a welcome offer, a no-deposit bonus, free spins, a deposit match or a reload promotion. Whatever it's called, the important part is never the headline amount — it's the conditions attached to it.
The condition that matters most is the wagering requirement. Before anything derived from the bonus becomes withdrawable, you have to bet a multiple of it. A AUD $50 bonus at 20x means AUD $1,000 of total wagering. At $1 per spin, that's a thousand spins.
There is no obligation to take a bonus. Declining keeps your balance fully withdrawable with no wagering, no maximum bet cap and no expiry clock. Plenty of players skip every offer for exactly that reason.
For the full breakdown of how wagering works, see the wagering requirements guide.
Usually 20x to 40x. Check whether it applies to the bonus alone or bonus plus deposit — that difference doubles the requirement.
Pokies typically count 100%. Table games often count 10%, and live dealer games are frequently excluded entirely.
Many offers cap your per-spin stake while a bonus is active. Exceeding it once can void the whole bonus.
Typically 7 to 30 days. Unfinished wagering at expiry usually forfeits the bonus and anything won from it.
IMPORTANT
A AUD $200 bonus at 40x needs $8,000 of wagering. A AUD $50 bonus at 20x needs $1,000. The smaller offer is eight times easier to clear.
Always multiply it out before comparing. The headline number tells you almost nothing on its own.
HOW IT WORKS
Bonus amount × wagering multiple. Not "20x" — the actual dollar figure. Then check whether your deposit is included in that calculation.
If you usually bet $1 a spin and the requirement is $6,000, that's 6,000 spins. Roughly 12 hours of continuous play.
Divide the play time by the days available. If a 14-day window needs 50 minutes daily, decide honestly whether that fits your actual habits.
If you only play live dealer games and they're excluded, the bonus is worth nothing to you no matter how large it is.
Note the limit before you set your stake. Exceeding it, even accidentally, can void the entire bonus and everything won from it.
Once a bonus is active, your withdrawals may be restricted until wagering is complete. Declining is always an option.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
| Term | What it means | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Wagering multiple | How many times the bonus must be bet before withdrawal. | The dollar total, and whether your deposit is included. |
| Game weighting | How much each game type counts toward wagering. | Pokies usually 100%; table and live games far less or nothing. |
| Maximum bet | Stake cap while a bonus is active. | The exact figure — exceeding it can void the bonus. |
| Expiry | How long you have to finish wagering. | Whether the requirement is realistic in that window. |
| Maximum withdrawal | A cap on what you can take from bonus winnings. | Whether one applies, and at what level. |
| Eligible games | Which games the bonus can be used on. | Specific titles or providers that are excluded. |
| Eligibility | Who can claim the offer. | New or existing accounts, and any verification required. |
| Forfeit option | Whether you can give up the bonus to withdraw. | Ask support — it's often available and worth knowing about. |
BEFORE YOU CLAIM
COMMON MISTAKES
WORKED EXAMPLE
The offer: Deposit AUD $100, receive a AUD $100 bonus, 30x wagering on bonus plus deposit.
The maths: ($100 + $100) × 30 = AUD $6,000 of total wagering.
At $1 per spin: 6,000 spins. At roughly 500 spins an hour, about 12 hours of play.
With a 14-day window: around 50 minutes every single day, on pokies only, staying under the max bet cap.
Achievable if you play daily. Not realistic if you play twice a week. Same offer, opposite answer depending on who's looking at it — which is exactly why the headline number tells you nothing.
SECURITY
Genuine promotions appear inside your account. An offer that arrives by SMS, Telegram or social media and asks for your login details, or requires you to install something to claim it, is a scam.
No legitimate support agent will ever ask for your password or an SMS verification code. More in the account security guide.
RELATED INFORMATION
FAQ
The bonus must be wagered twenty times before the balance becomes withdrawable. On a AUD $50 bonus that's AUD $1,000 of total bets. Check whether the multiple applies to the bonus alone or to bonus plus deposit.
Almost always game weighting. Pokies usually contribute 100%, table games around 10%, and live dealer games are often excluded entirely. If you're clearing a bonus, play pokies.
There's no deposit required, but the wagering requirement still applies before anything becomes withdrawable. No-deposit offers also tend to carry lower maximum withdrawal caps than deposit-matched ones.
The bonus-derived portion is usually restricted until the requirement is met. Many platforms let you forfeit the bonus instead — you lose it and anything won from it, but your own deposited funds become withdrawable. Ask support whether that's available.
Exceeding the cap while a bonus is active can void the entire bonus and everything won from it, even if it happened once by accident. Check the cap before setting your stake.
You generally forfeit both the bonus and any winnings derived from it. Your own deposited funds aren't affected. Check whether the requirement is realistic in the time given before claiming.
No. Declining keeps your balance fully withdrawable with no wagering, no max bet cap and no expiry clock. Plenty of players skip every offer for that reason.
Not at all. A $200 bonus at 40x needs $8,000 of wagering; a $50 bonus at 20x needs $1,000. Always multiply it out rather than comparing headline amounts.
Your account area should show any active bonus and the wagering still outstanding. If you can't find it, ask support — knowing where you stand is a reasonable request.
Yes. Promotional values, wagering multiples and eligibility conditions are updated regularly. Always read the terms on the promotion itself rather than relying on an older description.
RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING
Every game is built with a mathematical house edge, and promotional credit doesn't change that. Wagering requirements can also encourage longer sessions than you intended, simply because stopping means forfeiting. If you find yourself playing to clear a bonus rather than because you want to, forfeiting it is the better decision. A bonus is never worth chasing. Strictly 18+.
iJoker88 provides deposit limits, session reminders, cool-off periods and self-exclusion — see the responsible gambling tools guide for how to switch them on.
Free, confidential support in Australia: Gambling Help Online, 1800 858 858, available 24/7, or at gamblinghelponline.org.au.