Bonus balance is the total of bonus funds and winnings subject to wagering requirements that cannot be withdrawn until requirements are met . Deposit balance is withdrawable funds from your own deposits and winnings . Wagering requirements must be completed before bonus balance converts to withdrawable cash .
According to the UK Gambling Commission, bonus balance (also called "restricted funds") is the total of funds in an account comprising [citation:5]:
Deposit balance is the total withdrawable funds including unspent deposits and winnings from deposit wagers [citation:5].
When You Receive a Bonus
Funds are added to your bonus balance. These funds are "restricted" — you cannot withdraw them until wagering requirements are met [citation:5].
When You Win Using Bonus Funds
Winnings also go to bonus balance and are subject to the same wagering requirements [citation:5].
Mixed Wagers
If you wager using both deposit and bonus funds, winnings are split proportionally between deposit balance (withdrawable) and bonus balance (subject to wagering) [citation:5].
After Meeting Wagering Requirements
Bonus balance converts to deposit balance and becomes withdrawable [citation:5].
Scenario:
You deposit $100 and receive a $100 bonus with 30x wagering requirements.
Your balances:
You play and win $200 using bonus funds. Your bonus balance becomes $300, still subject to the $3,000 wagering requirement.
After completing $3,000 in wagering, the $300 bonus balance converts to deposit balance — now fully withdrawable.
🏆 Key Takeaway:
Bonus balance is not withdrawable until wagering requirements are met. Always read terms before claiming bonuses .
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