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Gambling Bonus Wagering Examples

Worked examples showing how bonus size, wagering multipliers and game contribution change the amount of gambling required.

Updated 2026-08-30Gambling Online Editorial Team3 min read
Quick answer

The same headline bonus can require very different wagering depending on the rules attached to it.

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Inputs

Deposit, bonus, requirement base, wagering multiplier, game contribution and assumed house edge.

Outputs

Credited wagering, estimated real wagering action, theoretical game cost and bonus minus theoretical cost.

Excluded factors

Variance, expiry, max-bet rules, restricted games, cashout caps, strategy and behavior are outside these examples.

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