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Have you ever heard, thought about or actually fully read the entire “wagering requirements” for an online casino? It’s a rather specific type of text that often comes with multiple pages of terms and condition or endless bonus paragraphs. Depending on which country you live in, the rules vary significantly for how specific casinos have to be about what their bonuses contains. Here, we go through what you should consider about wagering before starting to play, alternatively, before setting up a new brand.

Why does the small print in wagering requirements matter?

We all love casino bonuses. From free spins to matched deposits, there are plenty of offers that one cannot ignore at online casinos. However, have you ever thought, heard, or even taken your time to get familiar with the wagering requirements small print? Expert online casino players know that most attractive bonuses have a catch disguised as wagering requirements. Often, many players get caught up because they did not bother, or even consider it worthy to read through the hidden clauses in the small print. Though familiar, they are the two words no player wants to hear or read. Common questions that every online casino player should answer are; what are the wagering requirements, why are they important, and how do they work? Keep reading to discover what are the risks and advantages of reading wagering requirement clauses.