Wagering requirements at Vidal, worked out step by step

Wagering — also called playthrough or rollover — is the condition that decides whether a bonus is worth anything to you. It tells you how much you must bet before bonus money, and whatever you win with it, can be withdrawn. This page explains how to calculate it for any promotion at Vidal, how game weighting changes the result, and how to estimate what completing it is likely to cost. All figures are illustrative; the real ones are in the terms of each offer.

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The basic formula

Required wagering = base amount × multiplier. The base is either the bonus alone or the deposit plus the bonus, and the terms say which. Everything else on this page builds on that line.

Bonus only: 100 bonus × 30 = 3,000 in bets (illustrative example, not a Vidal condition).
Deposit plus bonus: (100 deposit + 100 bonus) × 30 = 6,000 in bets (illustrative example, not a Vidal condition).

The second line is why two offers with the same multiplier can be completely different. Read the base before the multiplier: a 25x on deposit plus bonus is heavier than a 40x on the bonus alone.

Game weighting: not every bet counts in full

Casinos assign each game type a contribution percentage. Only that share of each stake counts towards wagering. A common pattern is slots at 100%, table games at a fraction and many live games at a small share or excluded, but the operator's own table is the only one that applies.

Game played	Contribution (example)	Bets needed to clear 3,000
Slots	100%	3,000
Table games	20%	15,000
Live dealer games	10%	30,000
Excluded titles	0%	Never

Illustrative example, not a Vidal condition. Check the contribution table in the current promotion terms.

What completing the requirement is likely to cost

Every bet carries a house edge, so wagering has an expected cost. A quick estimate is: required wagering × (100% − RTP). If you clear 3,000 on a slot with a 96% RTP, the average cost is about 3,000 × 4% = 120. If the bonus was 100, the expected result is negative before you even start (illustrative example, not a Vidal condition).

That is an average, not a forecast: volatility means some sessions finish far above it and many far below. But it is the most honest single number for comparing two offers. A smaller bonus with a low multiplier frequently has a better expected value than a large bonus with a high one.

Tracking progress without guesswork

Note the required total when you accept the bonus, and the deadline date.
Check the progress indicator in your account after each session rather than estimating.
If progress stops moving, you are probably playing a game that counts at 0% — switch or stop.
Keep stakes under the maximum bet allowed while the bonus is active.

Mistakes that reset or void the work

The most expensive errors are not about luck. Raising your stake above the bonus maximum, playing an excluded game, requesting a withdrawal before wagering is finished, or opening a second bonus that cancels the first can all wipe out progress. Each of these clauses is explained on the bonus terms page. Free spins and cashback often have their own, separate wagering — see free spins and cashback.

Does the order of balances change the maths?

Yes. If real money is spent first, the bonus only starts to matter once your deposit is used up, and you may be able to withdraw an early win by giving up the bonus. If bonus money is spent first, or both are merged, every bet is tied to the requirement from the first spin. The wagering formula is the same either way; what changes is how much freedom you keep along the way.

Frequently asked questions

What does 30x wagering mean?

It means the amount the requirement applies to must be staked thirty times in total before bonus money and its winnings can be withdrawn. Stakes count, not losses: a 10 bet counts as 10 whether it wins or loses.

Do winnings count towards wagering?

Winnings themselves do not reduce the requirement, but when you stake them again those new bets count. Only the amount you put on each round is added to your progress.

Where can I see how much wagering is left?

Most casinos show the remaining amount or a percentage in the bonus or promotions area of the account. If you cannot find it, ask support and keep the chat transcript.

What happens if the deadline passes before I finish?

Typically the remaining bonus balance and the winnings tied to it are removed. Real money that was never part of the bonus normally stays in the account, but check the order-of-balances clause.

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