Wagering Requirements Explained — Clear a Bonus in Order
Wagering — also called playthrough — is the single term that decides whether a bonus is worth taking. Here is what it means and a clean order of operations to work through one without nasty surprises.
What Wagering Actually Means
A wagering requirement is a multiplier applied to a bonus (and sometimes to the deposit that triggered it). A 20× requirement on a ₱500 bonus means ₱10,000 in qualifying bets before the credit converts to cash. Crucially, this is total turnover, not money you must lose — the same peso wagered and won back counts again toward the total as you keep playing.
Game weighting decides how much each bet counts. Slots such as Money Coming usually contribute 100%, so ₱10 wagered clears ₱10 of the requirement. Live tables and some low-edge games contribute less, or nothing, because they are cheaper to clear against. Check the weighting table in the bonus terms before you start.
Clear a Bonus Step by Step
- Read the live terms in your cashier: note the wagering multiplier, whether it applies to bonus only or bonus plus deposit, the max bet while active, and the expiry window.
- Pick a qualifying game with high RTP and 100% weighting — Money Coming or Super Ace at 97% are solid, low-drama choices.
- Set a flat, modest bet size that stays under the max-bet-while-active limit for the whole playthrough.
- Play through steadily and track progress in the bonus meter; do not switch to a low-weighting game mid-clear or you will slow the count.
- When the meter hits 100%, the bonus converts to withdrawable cash — then complete KYC if you have not already and cash out to GCash.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Betting above the max-bet-while-active cap — the single fastest way to void a bonus
- Assuming table games count fully; many contribute little or nothing to wagering
- Letting the expiry window lapse — unfinished wagering means the bonus and any tied winnings can be forfeited
- Chasing losses to "finish faster" — turnover is the target, not recovering a down session
Frequently Asked Questions
Is wagering the amount I must lose?
No. It is total turnover — the sum of your qualifying bets. Money you win back and re-bet also counts toward the requirement, so meeting a playthrough is not the same as losing that amount.
Do all games count toward wagering equally?
No. Slots like Money Coming typically count 100%, while live and table games often count less or nothing. The weighting is set in the bonus terms — read it before choosing where to play.
What happens if I do not finish in time?
If the wagering window expires with the requirement unmet, the bonus credit and any winnings tied to it are usually removed. Your own deposited cash is not affected.