How do bonus terms affect my chances of winning in casino games?

That’s all good, but wagering requirements are like the small print – they determine who gets to play with the new toy. Wagering requirements mean that you have to place the bonus value a certain number of times before you’re allowed to withdraw any winnings. Let’s say you’re given a $100 bonus with a 40x wagering requirement. That means you will need to bet at least $100 (plus any deposit you have made) 40 times before you are able to cash out any winnings. And the more turns you have to take before you can do that, the more rushed you feel. Some gaming types don’t count toward the wagering requirement. Slot games usually give 100% towards your wagering, but table games and live dealers? 10%! Choose your game carefully and wisely – if you’re a slots player, you’re laughing. But if you prefer baccarat or blackjack, then you better read up on the bonus terms to see the percentage of contribution these games bring. Or you might clear all the requirements and still not be able to cash out your bonus.

Of course, bonuses taste good, but the conditions attached (wagering and play through) are what keep you tied to the casino. You must bet your bonus value several times before you can withdraw any winnings. Each game has a contribution value for bonuses; so, for example, you may be required to wager the bonus amount ten times before you can withdraw any money. Slots may contribute 100%, whereas table games like blackjack and roulette may only contribute 10-25%. Play through means that there is a limited time to fulfill these criteria, and if you don't do so, both the bonus and your winnings are forfeited. If you accept a bonus, pay attention to these conditions and time limits and also to which games contribute most effectively toward achieving these goals.

Bonuses can be a windfall, but they have wagering requirements (x30!) and play-through time limits that must be satisfied before you can withdraw them, and often only some games (slots?) count as 100% toward the requirement – the rest count partially – if at all. So, yes, bet on high-rate games. But remember that, ultimately, casinos make money, so don’t risk more than you can afford to lose. Read the terms and conditions before accepting an offer.