Bonus terms: the clauses that decide what an offer is worth
Every casino promotion has two documents: the offer page, which tells you what you get, and the bonus terms, which tell you what you must do and what can take it away. This page goes through the general terms clause by clause. They usually apply to every promotion, with each offer adding its own specific rules on top. Figures used below are an illustrative example, not a Kabaler term; the operator's current terms are the only source for the real ones.
Reading order: five questions
- How much must I bet before bonus money becomes withdrawable? (wagering)
- Which games count towards that, and by how much? (contribution)
- What is the largest bet I may place while the bonus is active? (maximum bet)
- How long do I have? (time limit)
- How much of any win can I actually take out? (win cap)
Game contribution and weighting
Not every bet counts in full. A contribution table assigns each game type a percentage. A typical pattern is slots at 100%, table games and live games at a small share such as 10% or 5%, and certain games at 0%. The percentage applies to the stake: a 10 bet on a game counting at 10% moves your requirement by 1. Some terms also list individual titles — often high-volatility slots, jackpot games or games with buy features — as excluded. Playing an excluded game can be treated as a breach, not just as wasted time.
| Game type | Typical weighting (illustrative example, not a Kabaler term) | Effect of a 10 bet |
|---|---|---|
| Video slots | 100% | 10 counted |
| RNG table games | 10% | 1 counted |
| Live dealer games | 5% or excluded | 0.50 or nothing |
| Instant / crash games | often excluded | nothing |
Maximum bet while wagering
The maximum bet clause caps any single stake while bonus money is in play — for example 5 per spin or round, or a percentage of the bonus. It exists to stop players from betting big to clear a requirement quickly. Breaking it once can be enough for the operator to remove the bonus and all winnings. Watch for three things: a feature buy counts as one bet at its full price; double-up or gamble features can push a stake over the cap; and on mobile, a mistaken tap on the stake button is easy. Set your stake once, below the cap, and leave it.
Time limits
There are often two clocks: one for claiming or using an offer (for free spins, sometimes 24 hours) and one for completing the wagering (often 7 to 30 days in industry practice). When the second runs out, the remaining bonus balance and the winnings tied to it are usually removed. Divide the total required bets by the days available to see the daily volume an offer really asks for.
Win caps and maximum cash-out
Some offers limit how much you can withdraw from bonus winnings, often as a fixed amount or a multiple of the bonus. No-deposit offers and free spins carry caps most often. A cap of 100 means a 900 win from free spins still pays 100. This clause is the one that most often turns a lucky session into a disappointment.
Other clauses worth a look
- Excluded payment methods — some offers are not available for deposits made with certain methods.
- One per person — usually one account and one welcome offer per person, household, address or device.
- Order of balances — whether your own money or bonus money is used first, which decides when your deposit is free to withdraw.
- Irregular play — bans on patterns such as betting on both sides, or lowering contribution games to minimum then raising stakes.
- Country restrictions — offers may not be available in all countries.
How to decline or cancel this offer
Most promotions are opt-in: a tick box at registration, a selector on the deposit screen or a code. Leaving those empty normally means no bonus. If an offer is already active and you want out, ask support in writing to remove it before you place another bet, and ask what happens to the deposit and to any winnings. Removing a bonus normally removes winnings made with it, so decide before you play, not halfway through.
Save the version you agreed to
Terms change. If you take an offer, save or screenshot the terms that day. If a dispute arises later, it should be judged on that version. Our complaints guide explains how to use it.