Wagering Requirements (Rollover)

Wagering requirements, also known as rollover requirements, specify the total amount of money that must be bet before bonus funds or associated winnings become eligible for withdrawal. Expressed as a multiplier, a wagering requirement dictates how many times the bonus amount, the deposit, or some combination of the two must be wagered. For example, a 10x wagering requirement on a $100 bonus means the bettor must place $1,000 in total wagers before any bonus-related winnings can be cashed out.

Wagering requirements exist to prevent bettors from simply claiming a bonus and immediately withdrawing the funds. They ensure that the promotional money circulates through the sportsbook’s markets, giving the operator a chance to earn revenue through the built-in margin on each bet. The specifics vary widely — some promotions apply the multiplier only to the bonus amount, while others apply it to the bonus plus the qualifying deposit. Higher multipliers make it more difficult and time-consuming to unlock funds, so understanding the exact terms is critical when evaluating any promotion.

Example

A sportsbook offers a 50% deposit match up to $200 with a 5x wagering requirement applied to the bonus amount only. A bettor deposits $400 and receives a $200 bonus. To satisfy the wagering requirement, the bettor must place $200 multiplied by 5, which equals $1,000 in total wagers. The bettor places ten $100 bets at -110 odds over the following week. After completing $1,000 in total wagering, the requirement is met and any remaining bonus balance plus winnings from those bets become withdrawable. Had the requirement been 5x applied to the deposit plus bonus ($400 + $200 = $600), the bettor would need to wager $3,000 instead — a substantially more demanding condition.

Key Points

• Read the multiplier carefully: A 1x rollover is far easier to clear than a 10x rollover. The multiplier has a direct impact on how much betting activity is required before funds become available for withdrawal.
• Know what the multiplier applies to: Some wagering requirements apply only to the bonus amount, while others apply to the bonus plus the qualifying deposit. The latter results in a much larger total wagering obligation.
• Time limits often apply: Most promotions impose a deadline by which the wagering requirement must be completed. Failing to meet the requirement in time typically results in forfeiture of the bonus and any associated winnings.
• Not all bets may count equally: Some sportsbooks weight certain bet types differently toward the wagering requirement. For instance, straight bets might count at 100% while parlays count at a reduced rate, or vice versa. Check the terms for any such restrictions.
• Impacts real value of bonuses: A generous-looking bonus with a high wagering requirement may offer less actual value than a smaller bonus with a low rollover, because the expected loss from additional required wagering erodes the benefit.