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Bonus value calculator
Any deposit, bonus, wagering and game.
Wagering requirements explained
What each multiple costs, and when a bonus stops being worth anything.
Free spins value
Winnings, wagering and the chance to keep anything.
Cashback value
Why cashback on net losses is worth more than its percentage suggests.
Game contribution
Why a low-edge game can be the dearest way to wager.
No-deposit bonuses: most players end with nothing, and the average is about half the bonus
No-deposit bonuses require wagering that often costs more than the bonus value, leaving most players with nothing.
Sticky bonuses: why a bonus you can never withdraw is worth far less
Sticky bonuses reduce withdrawable funds by deducting the bonus amount at withdrawal, creating a net loss compared to cashable bonuses.
35x the bonus or 35x deposit plus bonus: the small print that doubles the cost
The multiplier base changes wagering totals and final outcomes, making deposit-plus-bonus terms costlier than bonus-only terms.
Game contribution: what 10% on roulette does to the cost of wagering
Game contribution rules change how much you must stake to clear wagering requirements, affecting the average cost per counted unit.
Cashback on net losses: why 10% pays more than a tenth of the average loss
Cashback on net losses exceeds a simple percentage of the average loss because it ignores winning sessions, altering the expected value calculation.
Wagering requirements from 10x to 60x: where a casino bonus stops being worth anything
Wagering multiples increase average costs linearly while reducing the share of players who finish clearing a bonus.
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