Bonus Terms Explained: Max Bet, Restricted Games and Max Cashout
Bonus terms decide whether a bonus turns out useful or troublesome. They are long and written in legal language, but their structure repeats. This page shows which clauses to look for and how to understand them. We do not quote any operator's terms.
Bonus terms checklist
| Clause | What to look for | Risk if missed |
|---|---|---|
| Wagering multiple and base | bonus, or deposit plus bonus | double the turnover |
| Time limit | days to complete | bonus forfeited |
| Maximum bet | cap on a single stake while wagering | winnings voided |
| Restricted games and markets | games with zero contribution | bets don't count |
| Minimum odds | for sports, per slip or per leg | bets don't count |
| Maximum cashout | cap on what you can withdraw | winnings above the cap lost |
| Order of funds | whether real or bonus money is used first | deposit locked |
| One bonus per person | household, device, payment method | bonus cancelled |
Maximum bet
While wagering, there is usually a cap on a single stake. Break it and the operator may void the bonus and winnings — even if you have since completed the wagering. On slots watch the bonus buy feature, which can exceed the cap in one click, and raising your stake after a win.
Restricted games and markets
In the casino, games with high RTP or low volatility are often excluded because they would make wagering cheap. In sports, some markets, bets below a price threshold or cashed-out bets may not count. Playing a restricted game is not forbidden as such — it simply doesn't count — but sometimes it is forbidden while a bonus is active.
Sticky and non-sticky bonuses
With a non-sticky bonus you play with your own money first; if you lose it, the bonus kicks in. If you win before that, you can drop the bonus and withdraw your money and winnings. A sticky bonus is tied to the balance from the start and often cannot be withdrawn at all — it is deducted at withdrawal. Non-sticky is friendlier to the player; you can tell which one you have from the order-of-funds clause.
Bonus abuse clauses
Terms often include broad clauses against “bonus abuse” — multiple accounts, matched betting patterns, low-risk play that covers all outcomes. Some are reasonable, some vague. If a clause is unclear, ask support in writing and keep the answer. Regulators in many countries expect bonus terms to be clear and available before an offer is accepted.
Reading terms quickly
- Find the multiple and base and calculate the turnover in euros.
- Find the time limit and divide the turnover by the days — that is your daily workload.
- Find the maximum bet and the restricted games.
- Find the cashout cap and the order-of-funds rule.
- If any of it clashes with how you want to play, decline the bonus.
The detailed wagering calculation is on the wagering requirements page.
The actual offer and its terms are set by the operator the button leads to — it is chosen by the affiliate network and may not be Tipsport. What counts is what the operator's terms say at the moment you accept a bonus.