Why the largest spin count can be misleading
One hundred spins at A$0.10 and forty spins at A$0.25 both have an A$10 face value. The first offer looks larger when only the number of spins is advertised, but the nominal amount staked is identical. Wagering and maximum-win rules can then make the two packages materially different.
Face value is calculated as the number of spins multiplied by the fixed value of each spin. It describes the amount wagered through the promotional spins, not the cash a player should expect to receive.
What each field means
Free spins is the number credited. Spin value is the fixed stake per promotional round. Wagering is the multiplier attached to winnings from those rounds; enter zero when winnings are cashable without playthrough. Maximum win is the most that may be retained or withdrawn from the promotion, with zero representing no published cap.
Some offers use a maximum conversion rather than a maximum win, credit spins in daily batches or require a deposit before each batch. Put the stated overall cap in the maximum-win field, then compare timing and deposit conditions separately.
How the comparison index is calculated
The tool starts with face value and limits that amount to the published maximum win where the cap is lower. It then divides the capped figure by wagering plus one. This intentionally penalises heavier playthrough and restrictive caps so offers can be sorted consistently.
The index is not an RTP calculation, expected value or forecast. Actual results depend on random outcomes, the assigned game and its mathematical model. It is best used as an initial terms filter before reading the full promotion rules.
Other conditions to check
Confirm the eligible game, expiry period, deposit requirement, country eligibility, minimum and maximum withdrawal, excluded payment methods and whether winnings are credited as cash or bonus balance. Also check whether a win cap applies before or after wagering. A large face value can be less useful when spins expire quickly or the offer is restricted to a single high-volatility title.
No-wagering spins and capped winnings
No-wagering spins make any permitted winnings cashable without an additional multiplier, but identity checks and withdrawal limits can still apply. A maximum-win cap remains important: if a promotion allows only A$20 to be retained, winnings above that amount may be removed even when wagering is zero.
A worked side-by-side comparison
Offer A provides 50 spins at A$0.20, giving an A$10 face value, with 20x wagering on winnings and an A$50 cap. Offer B provides 100 spins at A$0.10, also giving an A$10 face value, but uses 40x wagering and an A$20 cap. Spin count alone makes Offer B look twice as large even though the starting face value is identical.
The lower multiplier and higher cap make Offer A less restrictive in this example. Neither offer guarantees any winnings because the result of each promotional spin remains random.
Winnings-based wagering
Free-spin playthrough commonly applies to the amount won from the spins rather than to their face value. If A$8 is won and the requirement is 30x, the resulting turnover is A$240. Winning A$20 under the same rule creates A$600 of turnover.
This means the final requirement is not always known before the spins are played. The comparison tool uses the published multiplier as a restriction indicator rather than pretending to forecast the unknown winnings balance.
Daily batches and expiry
Some packages release spins over several days or require a fresh deposit, login or claim for each batch. Enter the total only when all batches use the same stake value, wagering and cap. Otherwise compare each batch as a separate offer.
Note both the claim deadline and the time allowed to use credited spins. A large package can lose practical value when missed batches expire before they can be played at a reasonable pace.
Game choice and volatility
The assigned pokie determines the RTP, volatility and available feature rules. A high-volatility title may produce long stretches without a return, while a lower-volatility title may distribute results more frequently; neither pattern guarantees that wagering will be completed.
Confirm the exact game and RTP version in the information screen. A promotional spin normally uses a fixed stake, so changing the ordinary cash stake does not change the value already assigned to those spins.
Promotional value is not guaranteed value
Free spins can return nothing, and a higher comparison index does not make a promotion profitable. Never deposit more to unlock spins and do not continue playing after promotional funds are gone in an attempt to recreate their headline value.
Frequently asked questions
Is face value the amount I will win?
No. It is spins multiplied by stake. The outcome of every spin is random and can be zero.
Why does the tool divide by wagering plus one?
Adding one keeps a no-wagering offer calculable while reducing the index as the playthrough burden increases.
Which offer should I choose?
The table can expose restrictive terms, but it cannot choose on your behalf. Read the complete conditions and ignore any offer that encourages unaffordable spending.