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Bonus Wagering Calculator
Find out exactly how much you have to bet to clear a betting or casino bonus — and roughly what it costs you.
Bonus wagering calculator
Total to wager
$3,000
Est. cost to clear*
$120
Est. net value*
$-20
To clear a $100 bonus at ×30 on the bonus, you must place $3,000 in bets.
*Estimates assume a ~4% bookmaker margin on your wagering; real cost depends on the odds you bet.
How bonus wagering works
Almost every welcome bonus comes with a wagering requirement — the number of times you must bet the bonus before the winnings become withdrawable. It is written as a multiplier such as x30 or x40.
The turnover you owe is simply the base amount times that multiplier. Two things change the number a lot: whether the requirement applies to the bonus only or to deposit + bonus, and the size of the multiplier. Always read those two terms before claiming an offer.
Worked example
You deposit $100 and get a $100 bonus at x30, wagering on the bonus only.
Turnover required = 100 × 30 = $3,000 of bets.
At a ~4% margin, clearing it costs on average ~$120 — so the bonus's realistic net value is modest. If the same offer applied wagering to deposit + bonus, you'd owe $6,000 of bets instead.
Frequently asked questions
What is a wagering requirement?
A wagering requirement (or playthrough) is how many times you must bet a bonus before you can withdraw it. At x30 on a $100 bonus you must place $3,000 in bets. It applies to the bonus only, or to deposit + bonus, depending on the operator's terms.
How do I calculate how much I need to bet to clear a bonus?
Multiply the base amount by the wagering requirement. If wagering applies to the bonus only: bonus × requirement. If it applies to deposit + bonus: (deposit + bonus) × requirement. A $100 bonus at x30 on the bonus = $3,000 of bets.
Does clearing a bonus cost money?
Usually a little, yes. Every bet you place to meet the wagering carries the bookmaker's margin, so on average you lose a small percentage of your total turnover. The calculator estimates this using a ~4% margin, but your real cost depends on the odds you bet.
Should wagering apply to the bonus or deposit + bonus?
Bonus-only is much better for you: less to wager and less cost to clear. Deposit + bonus roughly doubles the turnover. Always check which one the operator uses before claiming.