Wagering requirements: the number between a bonus and a withdrawal
Every bonus with conditions has a wagering requirement, also called rollover or playthrough. It answers one question: how much do you have to stake before bonus money becomes money you can withdraw? Understanding it is the single most useful thing you can do before accepting any offer, because it decides whether a bonus is worth having at all. This page explains the calculation with hypothetical examples; it does not describe Ninja's current requirements, which are stated in each offer's terms on the operator's site and in the account. The overview of offers is on the bonus page, and the home page has the full guide.
The basic calculation
A requirement is written as a multiple. The crucial detail is what it multiplies. For example, take a hypothetical bonus of 100 euros on a deposit of 100 euros with a requirement of 30 times:
| Basis | Calculation | Total to stake |
|---|---|---|
| Bonus only | 100 × 30 | 3,000 |
| Bonus + deposit | (100 + 100) × 30 | 6,000 |
The same "30 times" doubles depending on one word in the terms. Free spins work similarly: the requirement usually applies to the amount won from the spins.
Game contribution
Not every stake counts in full. A typical structure is that slots count 100%, while table games, live games and crash games count a smaller percentage or nothing. For example, if blackjack counted 10%, a 10-euro hand would move the requirement by just 1 euro, and the 3,000 from the table above would need 30,000 of blackjack stakes. Some terms also exclude specific slots, often high-volatility or high-RTP titles. The contribution table in the bonus terms is the only authority; it is worth reading before the first spin, not after a week of play that did not count.
Maximum bet and expiry
Two more rules shape how you can wager. The maximum bet limits the stake per spin or round while a bonus is active; exceeding it, even once, can void the bonus and the winnings made with it. Expiry sets the number of days to complete the requirement; when it runs out, remaining bonus money and its winnings are removed. Together they mean you cannot simply raise the stake to finish faster. A realistic check before accepting: divide the total to stake by your usual stake to get the number of spins, and ask whether you would play that many within the expiry anyway.
Tracking progress
Most accounts show the remaining requirement in the bonus section. Check it before you request a withdrawal. If the number is not visible, ask support for it in writing; it is a fair question and the answer protects you from a blocked request.
How this affects your withdrawal
Wagering is the most common reason a withdrawal request with a bonus is blocked. Depending on the terms, three outcomes are typical: the cashier refuses the request until wagering is complete; the request goes through but the bonus and its winnings are removed; or only the real-money part is withdrawable. Many cashiers also use your own deposit first and bonus money second, which affects whether an early win counts as real money. After wagering is complete, some offers apply a maximum cashout, explained in the bonus terms guide. Once the balance is free, the payout moves through the usual statuses described in the withdrawal guide.
Wagering questions
What does a wagering requirement mean?
Do all games count towards wagering?
Where can I see how much wagering is left?
What happens if I withdraw before wagering is complete?
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