Wagering requirements: how much you really bet, game by game
The wagering requirement, also called rollover or playthrough, is the rule that turns bonus money into withdrawable money. It says how much you must bet before the bonus and its winnings are released. The multiple on the banner is only half the story. The other half is the contribution table: a list of how much each type of game counts towards that total. Two players with the same bonus can face very different amounts of play depending on which games they choose. This guide explains the mechanics; the exact multiple and rates of any Naya offer are set by the operator and published in its terms.
Three numbers that define the requirement
- The base: the bonus alone, or the bonus plus the qualifying deposit. The second doubles the work at the same multiple.
- The multiple: how many times the base must be bet.
- The contribution rate: what share of each bet counts, by game type.
The effective amount you must stake equals the base times the multiple, divided by the contribution rate of the games you actually play.
Contribution by game type
| Game type | How it is often treated | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Video slots | full contribution, with some titles excluded | house edge built into every spin |
| Slots with bonus buy | feature purchase often forbidden with bonus funds | buying the feature skips the base game variance |
| Crash games | reduced or excluded | the player sets the risk via the cash-out point |
| Live and table games | reduced or excluded | low edge and easy hedging on even-money bets |
| Video poker, low-edge games | often excluded | return close to the stake over time |
The table describes common practice, not Naya's rules. Always read the contribution table of the specific offer.
A worked example in units
Take a hypothetical bonus of 50 units with a requirement of 35 times the bonus. The base is 50, the multiple 35, so 1,750 units must count towards wagering.
- On a slot counting at 100%, 1,750 units of bets are needed — at 0.5 units per spin, about 3,500 spins.
- On a game counting at 20%, the same requirement needs 8,750 units of bets.
- If the base were bonus plus a 50-unit deposit, every figure above would double.
The slot's built-in edge works against you on every unit wagered. The more you must bet, the more of the balance the edge is expected to consume. That is why a smaller requirement on a full-contribution game is often worth more than a bigger bonus with a heavy requirement.
Volatility and the path to completion
Wagering is a race between the requirement and your balance. On a low-volatility slot the balance tends to drift down slowly, which gives you many spins to complete the target. On a high-volatility slot the balance swings: it may hit zero early or jump high after a feature. If your goal is to finish the requirement, a calmer game helps; if you accept the risk of losing the bonus for the chance of a large win, a volatile title fits. Choose consciously and keep the stake under the maximum bet either way.
Time limits and balance order
Requirements come with a deadline. Divide the total by the days available to see the daily volume the offer expects. Also check which balance is used first. Many casinos spend your cash balance before the bonus balance, so a withdrawal request may forfeit the bonus if wagering is not finished. Some cap the winnings that can be converted. All of this is in the terms, and it is worth reading before the first spin, not after the last one. Available methods, amounts and limits depend on the operator and on your account — check them in the cashier.