Bonus Education
Bonus Terms Explained
Confused by wagering requirements, rollover conditions, and sticky bonus rules? You're not alone — a lot of Filipino players get caught out by bonus T&Cs they didn't fully understand before claiming. Here's a plain-language breakdown of the most important bonus jargon you'll encounter at any online casino in the Philippines.
Always read the T&C before claiming any bonus. Terms vary by promotion and can affect your withdrawal eligibility.
Wagering Requirement / Rollover
This is the number of times you need to bet your bonus amount before you can withdraw any bonus-derived winnings. A 10x rollover on a ₱1,000 bonus means you must place ₱10,000 in total bets before cashing out. X15 means ₱15,000, X20 means ₱20,000 — the lower the number, the better the bonus.
Example: Receive ₱500 bonus with X15 rollover → must wager ₱7,500 total before withdrawal is allowed.
Maximum Bet During Bonus
While a bonus is active, most casinos cap the amount you can bet per spin or per game round. Typically ₱250–₱500 per bet when using bonus funds. Exceeding this limit — even accidentally — can result in your bonus and winnings being voided. Always check the cap before playing.
Example: Bonus active with ₱500 max bet. Placing a ₱600 bet voids the bonus entirely.
Game Contribution Rate
Not every game counts equally toward your wagering requirement. Slot games typically contribute 100% — every ₱1 bet clears ₱1 of rollover. Table games like blackjack or baccarat often only contribute 10–20%, meaning ₱1 bet only clears ₱0.10–₱0.20 of rollover. Check the game contribution list before you play.
Example: ₱1,000 wagered on slots = ₱1,000 cleared. ₱1,000 on blackjack at 10% contribution = only ₱100 cleared.
Bonus Expiry Window
Bonuses don't last forever. The typical validity window is 7, 14, or 30 days from the date the bonus is credited to your account. If you haven't completed the rollover within that window, the bonus — and any winnings from it — are forfeited. Set a reminder when you activate a bonus.
Example: ₱1,000 bonus credited on December 1 with 14-day expiry must be rolled over before December 15.
Sticky vs Non-Sticky Bonus
A sticky bonus stays locked in your account — you can play with it, but you cannot withdraw the bonus amount itself. Only winnings made using the sticky bonus can be cashed out once the rollover is met. A non-sticky bonus is deducted from your balance on withdrawal, so you keep your real-money winnings plus the remaining real-money deposit.
Example: Sticky ₱500 bonus + win ₱2,000 → withdraw ₱2,000 (bonus stays). Non-sticky → withdraw ₱2,000 and the ₱500 is removed from the withdrawable amount.
Maximum Cash-Out on Bonus
Some bonuses cap how much you can withdraw from bonus-derived winnings, regardless of how much you actually won. A common example: "Maximum withdrawal from bonus funds is 5x the bonus amount." On a ₱500 bonus, you can withdraw at most ₱2,500 of bonus winnings even if your actual winnings were higher. Always check this cap — it matters more than the bonus size itself.
