How the calculator works
The bonus percentage determines the match, while the maximum bonus caps that result. A 100% offer on A$200 produces A$200; if the promotion is capped at A$150, the credited bonus remains A$150. The calculator always uses the lower of the percentage calculation and the advertised cap.
Why the wagering base matters
A 35x requirement applied only to an A$100 bonus creates A$3,500 of turnover. The same 35x applied to an A$100 deposit plus an A$100 bonus creates A$7,000. This setting can change the result more than the advertised match percentage, so check whether the terms say bonus, deposit, or deposit plus bonus.
Understanding the result
The total is betting volume, not an amount that must be won. Eligible wagers reduce the remaining requirement even when an individual bet loses, but different games may contribute at different percentages. Pokies commonly contribute more than table or live games; the promotion’s contribution table is the deciding source.
Rules the number does not include
The calculation cannot account for maximum-bet limits, excluded games, expiry periods, withdrawal caps or changing game contribution. Breaking one of those rules can invalidate a bonus even after the calculated turnover has been completed. Always compare the result with the complete current terms.
The formula behind the result
The credited bonus is the smaller of two figures: deposit multiplied by the match percentage, or the advertised maximum bonus. The selected wagering base is then multiplied by the playthrough number. For bonus-only wagering, the base is the credited bonus; for deposit-plus-bonus wagering, both balances are added first.
Write the formula beside the offer before entering it. This catches a common mistake where a 100% match capped at A$500 is treated as A$500 of credit even though the planned deposit is only A$50.
Bonus-only and deposit-plus-bonus example
Consider an A$100 deposit, a 100% match and a 35x multiplier. Bonus-only wagering produces A$3,500 of required turnover because A$100 is multiplied by 35. If the same multiplier applies to deposit plus bonus, the base becomes A$200 and required turnover doubles to A$7,000.
The promotion headline can look identical in both cases. The wording that defines the base therefore matters more than the percentage displayed in the banner.
How game contribution changes progress
This calculator shows nominal turnover. If an eligible pokie contributes 100%, every A$1 wager reduces the requirement by A$1. At 20% contribution, that same wager reduces it by only A$0.20, effectively requiring five times as much betting to record the same progress.
Use the separate contribution calculator when the intended game does not count in full. A title excluded at 0% cannot complete the requirement regardless of stake or number of rounds.
Maximum bets, expiry and conversion caps
A correct turnover calculation can still fail to describe the complete offer. Maximum-bet rules restrict each round while wagering is active, expiry limits how long the requirement can be completed and a conversion cap can remove part of the final promotional balance.
Record those limits next to the calculated turnover. If the number of expected rounds does not fit the available time or budget, declining the promotion is a valid result of the calculation.
Keep the calculation in context
A lower wagering total does not make gambling profitable or remove the house edge. Do not increase a deposit simply to maximise a bonus, and never chase losses to finish wagering. The safest bonus is one that fits an existing affordable budget.
Frequently asked questions
Does the calculator guarantee a withdrawal?
No. It calculates turnover from the values supplied. Verification, contribution rates and every other bonus condition still apply.
Is a larger bonus always better?
No. A smaller match with light wagering can require less turnover than a large bonus with a high multiplier or deposit-plus-bonus calculation.
Can I calculate bonus-only wagering?
Yes. Select “Bonus only”; the multiplier will then be applied only to the credited bonus amount.