Online casinos aggressively market their deposit bonuses, making it seem like they are handing out free money.

However, seasoned players know that this ‘free cash’ is locked firmly behind a wall of terms and conditions.

Explaining the Playthrough Multiplier

It is essentially a mathematical hurdle you must clear before the casino allows you to cash out your winnings.

For example, if you receive a $100 bonus with a 30x requirement, you must place $3,000 worth of bets.

• The goal of the casino is for you to lose the bonus money before hitting the target
• Always check if the multiplier applies only to the bonus, or the deposit + bonus combined
• Understanding this math is crucial to determining if an offer is actually worth taking

Not All Casino Games Count Equally

You cannot simply grind out the requirement on games like Blackjack that have a 99.5% RTP.

However, playing roulette might only contribute 10%, meaning a $10 bet only counts as $1 towards the playthrough.

By playing low-risk slots, you can slowly grind through the mathematical requirement and emerge with a profit.