Wagering requirements
Wagering, also called play-through, is the amount you must stake before bonus funds, or winnings from them, can be withdrawn. It is the clause that turns a headline bonus into a real number. The multiplier and the rules at Nine are set per promotion and depend on the account; read them in the bonus terms. This page explains how the calculation works and how game choice changes it.
What the multiplier applies to
Two common bases exist. «Bonus only» means the multiplier applies to the bonus amount. «Deposit plus bonus» means it applies to both together, which doubles the required stake for a 100% match. Free spins winnings usually have their own requirement applied to the amount won.
Contribution by game type
Not every stake counts the same. A contribution table states what share of each stake counts toward wagering:
| Game type | Typical treatment | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Most video slots | Often full contribution | House edge set by the slot's RTP |
| Some slots and jackpots | Sometimes excluded | High RTP versions or large prizes |
| RNG table games | Often partial or excluded | Low house edge |
| Live casino | Often partial or excluded | Low house edge, fast hedging |
These are typical patterns, not Nine's rules. The current table is in the bonus terms.
A hypothetical calculation
In a hypothetical example, a bonus of 100 units with a 35 times bonus-only requirement means 3,500 units of wagering. On a slot that contributes fully, 3,500 units staked. On a game that contributes 10%, 35,000 units staked — ten times as much play for the same bonus.
Maximum bet and other traps
- Maximum bet — a cap on each stake while the bonus is active. One spin above it can void the bonus.
- Bonus buy — often forbidden during wagering, and its cost may exceed the maximum bet.
- Irregular play — patterns such as switching to low-risk bets after a big win may be prohibited.
- Expiry — unfinished wagering is lost when the deadline passes.
Volatility and the chance of finishing
Whether you complete wagering depends on the path the balance takes. On a low-volatility slot, the balance tends to shrink gradually; you often reach a later stage of wagering but with a smaller balance. On a high-volatility slot, many attempts end early, and a few end with a large balance after a feature. The average outcome over many attempts is similar — it is set by the RTP of the version in the info panel and by the total staked. What differs is the distribution. Pick the game whose shape suits you, and check its RTP version before starting.
Tracking progress
Most casinos show wagering progress in the account. Check it there rather than calculating by hand, since contribution rates and exclusions are applied automatically.