Cashback: how the rebate is calculated
Cashback returns a share of your losses over a period. It is often presented as a safety net, and it can soften a bad week. But the details vary a great deal, and the most important one — whether it is paid as cash or as bonus money — is often in the small print. Figures here are an illustrative example, not a Kabaler term.
How cashback is usually calculated
Most schemes use net losses: deposits minus withdrawals and remaining balance over a period, or total bets minus total wins on qualifying games. A 10% cashback on a net loss of 200 returns 20. Some schemes use gross bets instead, which pays something even in a winning week, but at a much lower rate.
Cash or bonus money?
This decides the real value. Cashback paid as cash can be withdrawn at once. Cashback paid as bonus money comes with a wagering requirement — for example 5x on the 20, so 100 in bets — and the usual max-bet and time-limit clauses. Read the payout line first.
Other conditions to look for
- Minimum loss to qualify, and sometimes a maximum payout.
- Qualifying games — some schemes cover only slots, others only live games.
- Losses with bonus money — often excluded from the calculation.
- Period and claim window — daily, weekly or monthly, with a deadline to claim.
Cashback is still a cost
A rebate on losses is a reward for losing. It lowers the price of a session but does not make it free, and a scheme that pays more the more you lose deserves caution. If you notice you are playing on to "earn" cashback, stop. See the responsible gambling page.
Live casino cashback
Some cashback offers target live games specifically, partly because live games count so little towards ordinary bonus wagering. See our live casino page for how live games are treated in bonus terms.
How to decline or cancel this offer
Cashback is often credited automatically or offered as a claim button; if you prefer not to receive promotional money, ask support to exclude your account from promotions. 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.