Wagering requirements: the maths behind every bonus

The wagering requirement — also called rollover or playthrough — is the rule that turns a bonus from a gift into a contract. It says how much you must bet before bonus money, and the winnings made with it, can be withdrawn. Almost every promotion at any casino, 345bet included, depends on it. The specific multipliers for 345bet offers are written in each offer's terms; this guide gives you the tools to read them in a minute.

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The basic formula

Required betting = wagering base × multiplier. The base is either the bonus alone or the bonus plus the deposit. With a hypothetical bonus of 50 units at 30x on the bonus only, you must bet 1,500 units. If the same 30x applies to a 50-unit deposit plus the 50-unit bonus, the target doubles to 3,000 units. The difference between "bonus" and "bonus plus deposit" is the single most overlooked word in promotional terms.

Game contribution

Terms often say that different games count differently towards the requirement. The table below shows a generic pattern found across the industry — not the 345bet table, which is in the offer terms.

Game type	Typical contribution pattern	Why
Slots	Often full contribution	Higher house edge per round
Table games (roulette, blackjack)	Often reduced or excluded	Low edge and low-risk betting patterns
Live dealer games	Often reduced or excluded	Same reason as table games
Crash and quick-round games	Varies widely	Depends on how the operator classifies them
Sports bets	Separate rules, minimum odds	Covered by sportsbook bonus terms

With a 10% contribution, every 100 units bet on that game count as 10. A requirement of 1,500 units would then need 15,000 units of betting on that game — a reason to check the table before choosing what to play.

Deadlines and the expected cost

Every requirement comes with a time limit. Divide the required betting by the number of days to see the daily pace you are signing up for. Remember too that each bet carries the game's house edge: the more you must bet, the more of the bonus is expected to be consumed on the way. A large multiplier can make a bonus worth less than nothing in practice, because it pushes you to play more than planned.

Mistakes that void a bonus

Betting above the maximum stake while the bonus is active.
Playing an excluded game with bonus balance.
Requesting a withdrawal before the requirement is complete.
Letting the deadline pass with a few units left to wager.
Using an excluded payment method for the qualifying deposit.

A three-step routine before opting in

Find the multiplier and the base (bonus only, or bonus plus deposit) and multiply them.
Adjust for contribution: divide the result by the contribution rate of the game you will actually play.
Divide by the number of days allowed and compare the daily figure with your normal session.

If the daily figure is well above what you usually bet, skip the offer or play without a bonus. Nothing in the terms obliges you to accept a promotion.

Wagering as a warning sign

Unusually high multipliers paired with huge headline bonuses, copied word for word across several unfamiliar brands, are a pattern associated with clone networks: the offer is designed to be impossible to convert. Before opting in, check which company operates the brand and confirm its licence number in the regulator's public register.

Wagering FAQ

What wagering requirement does 345bet use?

We do not quote a multiplier, because it differs between offers and can change. Each promotion's terms state the multiplier, whether it applies to the bonus alone or to bonus plus deposit, and the deadline. Read them before opting in.

How do I track my wagering progress?

Most platforms show a progress bar or a remaining amount in the bonus section of the account. If you cannot find one, ask support how much is left before planning a withdrawal.

Do bets with real money count towards wagering?

It depends on the order in which balances are used. On some platforms real money is played first and counts; on others only bonus-funded bets count. The bonus terms describe the order.

What is a maximum bet rule?

A limit on the stake per round or per bet while a bonus is active. Placing a bet above it can void the bonus and its winnings, even if the bet was a mistake.

Rollover, playthrough and bonus wagering explained

Rollover, playthrough and wagering are three names for the same rule. When comparing offers, convert each one into a single number — total betting required on the games you actually play, within the deadline — and compare those numbers instead of the advertised bonus sizes.