What is a vager and how to calculate it

1. Wager definition

A wager (from the English wager - bet) is a multiplier that determines how many times a player must bet the amount of a bonus or bonus along with a deposit before he can withdraw a win. This is a key condition of most online casino bonus offers.

2. How the wager works

If a player has received a bonus, he cannot immediately withdraw these funds or win from them. First you need to "scroll" the bonus amount (sometimes along with the deposit) a certain number of times in games that are taken into account in the game.

3. Vager formats

3. 1. Bonus Only Vager

Calculated only from the bonus amount.
Example: $100 bonus with wager x30 = you need to bet $3,000 (100 × 30).

3. 2. Bonus + Deposit Vager

Calculated from the amount of the bonus and deposit.
Example: deposit $100 + bonus $100, vager x30 = need to bet $6,000 ((100 + 100) × 30).

3. 3. Win wager (for freespins or no deposit bonuses)

Calculated from the amount of winnings received from the bonus.
Example: freespins brought $20, vager x40 = you need to put $800 (20 × 40).

4. Example of wager calculation step by step

1. Determine the calculation base (only bonus, bonus + deposit or winnings from freespins).
2. Multiply that sum by the wager factor.
3. The value obtained is the total turnover of bets that must be made to fulfill the conditions.

Example:
  • Deposit: $50
  • Bonus: $50
  • Vager: x25 (on bonus + deposit)
  • Settlement: (50 + 50) × 25 = $2,500 bets to play.

5. How games affect wager execution

Slots: Usually count 100% of the bet.
Board games: 5-20% of bet.
Live casino: 0-10%.
Jackpot games: Often excluded from wagering.

6. Tips for performing a vager

1. Choose slots with a 100% contribution to the game.
2. Play machines with RTP 96% + to increase the chances of meeting the conditions.
3. Check betting limits - sometimes casinos limit the maximum bet during wagering (for example, up to $5).
4. Follow the deadlines - the bonus can burn out if you do not fulfill the conditions for 7-14 days.
5. Combine bonuses with other promotions - tournaments or increased cashback can speed up the execution of the wager.

7. Typical player mistakes

Ignoring conditions and choosing games with low contribution.
Exceeding the maximum bet, which may void the bonus.
Failure to meet conditions before the bonus expires.

8. Result

Vager is the main indicator that determines how realistic it is to withdraw bonus funds. Understanding its formats and being able to correctly calculate the required betting turnover allows Australian players to pick the best deals and avoid stocks with excessively high conditions.