You have just filled in the bonus code field on the BetMGM app and the bonus is now sitting in your balance. That balance comes with a wagering requirement, and it is the condition players most often misread. Until you meet it, the bonus money is not yours to withdraw, and in many cases neither are the winnings made from it.
How to Claim the Offer
The steps below reflect how a sign-up offer is normally claimed on the BetMGM app. Each step is a check you can do yourself before you tap anything.
- Open the BetMGM app and select the sign-up path. A new account has to be created before any bonus can be attached to it.
- Enter your real details in the registration form. The name, date of birth and address must match the documents you would use to prove who you are.
- Complete the identity check where the app asks for it. An account that has not passed this check can receive a bonus but cannot withdraw from it.
- Choose your deposit method and deposit the amount the offer asks for. A deposit below that figure leaves you without the bonus.
- Enter the bonus code in the field shown on the deposit screen. A code entered after the deposit has gone through does not attach to it.
- Wait for the bonus to appear in your balance, then open the bonus details. The wagering figure, the game weighting and the expiry date are all listed there.
- Start playing the games that count, keeping your bet size within the limit the bonus sets. A bet above that limit can void the whole bonus.
Key Terms in Plain Words
The table below sets out the terms that decide whether your bonus turns into withdrawable cash. The middle column explains each term for a player, and the right column says what to check in your own account.
| Term | What it means | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Wagering requirement | How many times the bonus must be played before it converts to cash | The multiplier shown in the bonus details |
| Game weighting | The share of each bet that counts toward wagering, by game type | The list of games and their percentages in the terms |
| Maximum bet | The largest stake allowed while a bonus is active | The stake limit shown next to the bonus |
| Expiry | The point at which unused bonus money is removed | The end date and time in the bonus details |
The term players misread most is game weighting. Many assume every wager counts in full toward the requirement, but a bet on a game with a low weighting moves the total only slightly. The rest of the bet does not vanish; it simply does not count. That is why two players with the same requirement can finish at very different times. Reading the weighting list before you play tells you which games suit your goal. It also stops you from spending hours on a game that moves the total very little. The bonus screen is the place where that detail sits, so open it first.
Wagering in Numbers
Consider a worked example, used here to show the arithmetic only. The figures below are illustrative and are not the terms of the BetMGM casino offer. A deposit of 10 with a bonus of 10 gives a starting balance of 20. The example uses a wagering multiplier of 40 applied to the bonus.
The formula is simple: bonus amount multiplied by the multiplier equals the total you must wager. In the example, 10 times 40 gives 400. That is the volume of qualifying bets you need before the bonus converts. The deposit itself is not part of that sum in this example.
Now look at what a single spin contributes. A 1 bet on a game weighted at 100 percent adds 1 to the 400 total, so you would need 400 such bets. The same 1 bet on a game weighted at 10 percent adds only 0.1. At that rate the same 400 total would take 4,000 bets of that size.
The example shows why weighting matters as much as the multiplier. A low multiplier on a low-weighted game can take longer than a higher multiplier on a full-weighted one. It also shows why bet size has to stay within the limit; a large bet can clear the total quickly but may breach the maximum bet rule.
Which Games Count
Slots usually carry the full weighting, which means every unit staked counts in full toward the requirement. That makes them the fastest route through a wagering total for most players. The rate is not automatic for every slot title, though, because individual games can be excluded.
Table games such as blackjack and roulette often count at a reduced rate or not at all. A player who moves to blackjack because the odds feel better may find the wagering total barely moves. The game weighting list is the only reliable guide to which titles count and by how much.
Live casino games sit in the same category as other table games in many offers. Their weighting is often low, and some are excluded entirely. If live play is your main interest, the bonus may not suit your style at all.
Free spins and other bonus features can carry their own rules. Winnings from free spins may be paid as bonus money with a separate requirement. Treat each bonus as its own set of conditions rather than assuming one requirement covers everything.
Cashing Out Bonus Winnings
A withdrawal request is only possible once the wagering total is cleared and the identity check is complete. The bonus details show how much of the total remains. If the figure is above zero, the request will not go through yet.
Players on Betmgm app should note that the cash-out rule applies to the bonus and its winnings together. Cash you deposited stays separate, but the bonus portion cannot be withdrawn on its own. Some offers remove the bonus money after conversion and leave only the winnings, so the balance can drop as the bonus clears.
Withdrawal methods matter for the amount you receive. Fees and currency conversion can apply at the payment provider, outside the bonus terms. Choosing a method that matches your deposit keeps the process simple.
Partial withdrawals may not be allowed while a bonus is active. If you want to keep playing with the bonus, leave the balance in place until the requirement is met. A cleared bonus gives you a clean balance to withdraw from.
What Voids a Bonus
Most voided bonuses come from a small set of mistakes rather than bad luck. The list below covers the ones that appear most often on the BetMGM casino side, with a way to avoid each.
- Betting above the maximum stake. The bonus rules set a cap on each bet while the bonus is active, and a single bet above it can cancel the whole bonus. Keep your stake at or below that figure on every game.
- Playing excluded games. Games on the exclusion list do not count, and some can void the bonus outright. Check the list before you play, not after.
- Opening a second account to claim again. Bonus abuse rules treat duplicate accounts as a breach. Claim the offer once, on the account in your own name.
- Letting the bonus expire. An unused bonus is removed at the end date. Note the end date when the bonus appears and plan your play around it.
- Withdrawing before the requirement is met. A request made too early can cancel the bonus and its winnings. Wait until the bonus details show the requirement as complete.
- Using a payment method in someone else’s name. The account holder must be the one funding the deposit. Use a method registered to you.