A narrated walkthrough of the wagering calculator: your total wagering requirement, bets left, progress tracking and what a bonus is really worth.
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First, keep the offer’s terms open while you use the calculator, because the result is only as accurate as the numbers you enter. Then, enter each figure exactly as the terms state it.
For example, if the terms say 10x the bonus, choose 10x and make sure it applies to the bonus only. After that, change one number at a time, so you can see which setting really moves the result.
Finally, remember that the result is an estimate based on long-term averages, so a single session can go either way. In addition, set a deposit limit before you play, and only stake what you can afford to lose.
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Welcome to Casino Compare. Here's how to use our wagering calculator to work out what a casino bonus is really worth.
Step one. Enter the bonus amount in pounds. In this example, it's a twenty-pound bonus. If the wagering also applies to your deposit, add that too. Otherwise, leave it blank.
Step two. Tap the wagering multiplier shown in the bonus terms. Here, we've picked five times. If yours isn't listed, just type it into the box.
Your total wagering requirement updates instantly. A twenty-pound bonus at five times means one hundred pounds to bet.
Step three. Add your usual stake per bet, and the calculator shows how many bets are left. At fifty pence a bet, that's two hundred bets.
Step four. If you've already started, enter what you've wagered so far. Twenty-five pounds in, there's seventy-five pounds, or a hundred and fifty bets, still to go.
Step five. The estimated bonus value shows what the bonus is really worth once the cost of the wagering is taken off. A green figure means it's worth claiming on average.
That cost is based on the game's return to player, which starts at ninety-six percent. Change it to match the game you plan to play. At ninety-four percent, the value drops.
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