How We Evaluate Gambling Bonuses
How we compare wagering requirements, game contribution, time limits, maximum bets and expected gambling cost when explaining bonuses.
We do not judge a bonus by its headline percentage alone. The conditions determine how much qualifying gambling may actually be required.
Inputs
Offer amount, deposit requirement, requirement base, wagering multiplier, contribution, eligible games/markets, maximum bet, expiry and cashout restrictions.
Casino cost model
Where appropriate, qualifying action is multiplied by a rules/paytable-specific house-edge estimate.
Sportsbook cost model
Sports promotion analysis uses offered prices, market overround and stake-return rules rather than casino house-edge formulas.
Variance
Expected value is not a guarantee. Bankroll exhaustion before completion can materially change realized outcomes.
Evidence hierarchy
Promotion-specific claims must come from current operator terms; jurisdictional advertising/inducement rules come from regulators; mathematical formulas are shown explicitly.