A wagering requirement is how much you must bet before bonus money becomes withdrawable. At Skroll it is 30 times the bonus amount. Deposit $500 with a bonus code, get a $500 bonus and play with $1,000; the $500 bonus unlocks after $15,000 in real-money bets. Until then the bonus is locked, and if you withdraw before you finish, the locked bonus is forfeited. Here is how it works, with the numbers.
What a wagering requirement is
A bonus is extra money to play with, not cash to take away. The wagering requirement is the amount of betting that turns it into real, withdrawable money. Three words to know:
- Bonus amount: what we add. At Skroll, 100% of your first deposit, up to $500.
- Multiplier: 30x. The requirement is the bonus amount × 30.
- Wagered: the total of your bet stakes, win or lose. A $2 spin adds $2, whatever it pays.
The requirement counts bets, not losses. You are not asked to lose $15,000. You are asked to place bets that add up to $15,000, and most of that money cycles through your balance many times.
The 30x example: deposit $500, play with $1,000
The bonus is a 100% match capped at $500, and the most you can deposit in one go is $500. So:
| You deposit | Bonus | You play with | Wagering to unlock (30x bonus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $50 | $100 | $1,500 |
| $100 | $100 | $200 | $3,000 |
| $250 | $250 | $500 | $7,500 |
| $500 | $500 | $1,000 | $15,000 |
To put $15,000 in perspective: at $1 a spin that is 15,000 spins; at $5 a hand, 3,000 hands. Pick a stake that lets you get there without running your balance down too early.
Your deposit has its own, much smaller rule running at the same time: every deposit must be played through once (1x) before it can be withdrawn. The same bets count toward both, so in the $500 example the first $500 you wager clears the deposit rule and also counts toward the $15,000.
What counts toward wagering
- Real-money bets count at their full stake. Our system adds the stake of every real-money bet on the casino's games to your progress: slots, live tables and game shows.
- Bets with bonus money count too. Your bonus sits in your balance and you play with it like any other money.
- Demo and fun mode don't count. Nothing is at stake there, so nothing is wagered.
- Betting both sides doesn't count as fair play. Under our terms, low-risk or opposite betting to clear wagering (for example, red and black on the same spin) is bonus abuse, and the bonus and its winnings can be voided.
The terms shown with a promotion take priority. If an offer lists its own eligible games, maximum bet or expiry, those rules apply to it.
How to track your progress
- Open Deposit. While a bonus is locked, the page shows Bonus locked: $… and Wager $… more to unlock your bonus.
- Play. The remaining amount goes down with every bet you place.
- When it reaches zero, the bonus becomes real money in your balance. Nothing to claim, nothing to click.
The Withdraw page also shows how much bonus is still locked, with a warning that withdrawing now would forfeit it.
Withdrawing before you finish
Once your deposit has been played through once, you can withdraw your own money at any time. While the bonus is locked, the most you can withdraw is your balance minus the locked bonus, and withdrawing before the requirement is complete forfeits the locked bonus. The withdrawal page asks you to confirm before that happens.
Example: you deposited $100, received $100 bonus, and after some play your balance is $180 with $100 still locked. You can withdraw up to $80. If you do, the $100 bonus is removed. If you would rather keep it, keep playing until the requirement is met.
After that, every withdrawal is reviewed by a person and approved within 24 hours; our guide to how withdrawals work explains the steps.
What clearing 30x costs on average
Every game has a house edge, so wagering costs money on average: expected cost = house edge × amount wagered. On $15,000:
| Game's RTP | House edge | Average cost of wagering $15,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 99% | 1% | $150 |
| 97.3% | 2.7% | $405 |
| 96% | 4% | $600 |
| 94% | 6% | $900 |
Read that honestly: on games around 96% RTP, the average cost of clearing a $500 bonus is more than the bonus itself. On average you won't come out ahead; what the bonus buys is a longer session for the same deposit, and the chance of a lucky run that finishes the requirement with money left over. Each game's RTP is in its info panel, so check it before you pick where to wager. High-volatility slots can also empty a balance long before $15,000 is reached; steadier games spread the ride more evenly.
Three common mix-ups
- "I've wagered my balance, so I'm done." Not yet. Progress is measured in total stakes, not in how much of your balance you have used. A $1,000 balance played through once is $1,000 wagered, a fifteenth of the way to $15,000.
- "My wins reduce the requirement." They don't. Winnings add to your balance, but only stakes count toward wagering. A big win simply gives you more to keep playing with.
- "Bigger bets clear it faster, so they're better." They reach the target in fewer bets, but each bet costs the same percentage on average, and big stakes make it much more likely that your balance runs out first. Steady, modest stakes are the more reliable way to finish.
Before you claim: checklist
- Get a bonus code. We give codes to players; without one, no match is added.
- Enter it first. Type it in the Have a bonus code? box on the Deposit page and tap Apply before you send the deposit. It cannot be added after the deposit completes.
- One bonus per player. Also one per device and per IP address. Second accounts are closed.
- Send the exact amount the deposit screen shows, on the right network, with the memo or tag if the screen shows one in a red box. Wrong-network and underpaid deposits are lost. Our USDT deposit guide walks through it.
- Decide if you want it. If you plan to withdraw soon, you may be better off depositing without a code. Skipping the bonus is always allowed.
Full details of the offer are on the Skroll welcome bonus page. Set a budget before you start, and use the responsible gambling tools if play stops being fun.
Frequently asked questions
How much do I need to wager to unlock a $500 bonus?
$15,000. The requirement is 30 times the bonus amount, and the stake of every real-money bet counts toward it, win or lose.
Is the 30x on the bonus or on deposit plus bonus?
On the bonus amount only. Your deposit has its own separate rule: it must be played through once before it can be withdrawn, and the same bets count toward both.
What happens if I withdraw before finishing the wagering?
You can withdraw up to your balance minus the locked bonus, and the locked bonus is forfeited when you do. The withdrawal page asks you to confirm first.
Can I add a bonus code after my deposit?
No. Enter the code in the "Have a bonus code?" box on the Deposit page and tap Apply before you send your deposit. The match is only added if the code is active when the deposit completes.