Bonus terms are long because length discourages reading. These are the seven clauses I check first, in order.
1. Wagering above 45x
Anything beyond 45x with no compensating benefit is designed as decoration. See how to price it.
2. A deadline under 14 days
Short windows void more bonuses than high multipliers. Katsubet’s 14 days is workable only because its multiplier is low; 14 days at 45x would not be.
3. Wagering on deposit plus bonus
This silently doubles your target. Two casinos both advertising 40x can demand completely different amounts.
4. A cap on convertible winnings
You clear everything, then discover only part is withdrawable. Common on no deposit offers, and occasionally on cash bonuses too.
5. No published game weighting
If the contribution table is not findable, assume the worst โ you cannot price the offer without it.
6. A maximum bet below $5
Some set $2. That triples the number of spins needed and makes a large playthrough practically unreachable.
7. No verifiable licence number
If the footer carries no number you can check on a public register, none of the clauses above are enforceable in your favour anyway. See licences explained.
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst clause in bonus terms?
Wagering applied to deposit plus bonus, because it silently doubles your target while the advertised multiplier looks identical.
Where are these clauses published?
In the bonus terms and conditions, not the promotion page. If an operator makes them hard to find, treat that as a signal in itself.
