Crypto casino bonus terms, explained — the fine print that actually matters
A crypto casino bonus is only as good as its terms — wagering, game weighting, max bet, max cashout, expiry and whether it is “sticky” decide whether a headline like “200% up to $2,000” is genuine value or nearly impossible to cash out.
Wagering (playthrough) is the big one: a 200% bonus with 40x wagering means betting 40× the bonus before you can withdraw — and check whether it applies to the bonus only or to deposit + bonus, because the latter roughly doubles the work. Then the traps: a max bet (often $2–$5) voids the bonus if you exceed it even once; a max cashout caps your winnings (a “$5,000 cap” forfeits anything above, no matter how much you win); game weighting means table and live games often count just 0–10% toward wagering; and a sticky bonus locks your own deposit until you clear it.
Rule of thumb: lower wagering, bonus-only (not deposit + bonus), no max-cashout cap, generous game weighting, a higher max bet and a longer expiry all make a bonus genuinely worth claiming. We list these per operator on each casino review so you can see the catch before you deposit.
Key points
- Wagering 40x = betting 40× the bonus before withdrawal; “deposit + bonus” roughly doubles it.
- Max bet (often $2–$5) while active: exceed it once and the bonus is usually voided.
- Max cashout caps winnings — a $5,000 cap forfeits anything above it.
- Game weighting: slots ~100%, table/live often 0–10% toward wagering.
- Sticky bonus = your own deposit is locked until you clear the wagering.
FAQ
What is the most important crypto casino bonus term?
Wagering (playthrough) and max cashout. Wagering sets how much you must bet before withdrawing; max cashout can cap your winnings no matter how much you win.
What does a sticky bonus mean?
A sticky bonus is added to your balance but you cannot withdraw your own deposit until you have cleared the wagering — withdraw early and the bonus and its winnings are forfeited.
Why won’t my bonus winnings withdraw?
Usually unmet wagering, a max-cashout cap, an excluded or low-weighted game not counting, or a max-bet breach that voided the bonus.
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