Casino bonuses aren’t “free money” — they’re a contract. If you know the rollover math, the max bet, and which games actually contribute, you can complete offers without nuking your balance. This playbook turns banners into a clear, 20-minute routine.
1) Rollover in plain English
- Rollover = multiplier × base (deposit, bonus, or both). Example: 40× bonus on €100 = €4,000 to wager.
- Contribution: slots ~100%; live/table often 10–20% or 0%. Ten percent means €1 counts as €0.10 to the rollover.
- Expiry: a 7-day clock turns mild offers into sprints. Short windows ⇒ smaller stakes + fewer game swaps.
2) The 1–2% stake rule (and when to trim)
- Stake 0.5–1% per spin/hand of your session bankroll during wagering. If time is tight, you may stretch to 1–2% — but only on 100%-contribution games.
- If the bonus forbids “bet patterns”, avoid giant jumps, single-number roulette, or bonus buys.
- Hit a new equity peak? Vault 20–30% (withdraw or park) and keep the same unit.
3) Game selection that actually clears
- Primary lane: medium-volatility slots with fast rounds and 100% contribution.
- Avoid: live tables (low/0% contribution), progressive jackpots (often excluded), and titles in the provider blacklist.
- House rules: check max bet (e.g., €5) and feature restrictions; a single breach can void winnings.
4) 20-minute “clear a chunk” block
- Min 0–3: confirm rollover left, contribution %, max bet. Set a timer and unit = 0.5–1%.
- Min 3–16: one game only. Log spins and wagered amount every ~5 minutes. No side bets or bonus buys.
- Min 16–20: pause and reconcile: progress vs. time. If behind schedule, run another block later — never double stakes to “catch up”.
Quick estimator: Rollover left ÷ (spins/min × stake × contribution). Example: €2,000 ÷ (8 × €1 × 1.0) ≈ 250 minutes.
Split into 12–20 min blocks; don’t marathon it.
5) Red flags that nuke bonuses
- Max bet breaches (even once) and restricted games.
- Mixed rails: deposit with one method, withdraw to another without verification.
- Late sprinting: cranking stakes in the last day — usually trips pattern rules.
6) Smart offer picking (before you opt-in)
- EV sense: moderate rollover (≤ 35× bonus) + full contribution beats huge percentages with 0% live games.
- Time sense: if you can’t block 60–90 minutes over the week, skip the offer.
- Cashback & rakeback are gentle; they don’t lock your play and pair well with small units.
7) 30-second pre-wager checklist
- Rollover base & multiplier confirmed.
- Contribution list screenshot saved.
- Unit size set (0.5–1%) and max bet ≤ unit.
- Timer on, one game chosen, no pattern violations.