What is Playthrough Requirement?

A playthrough requirement is the number of times a bonus (and sometimes the qualifying deposit as well) must be wagered before any resulting winnings can be withdrawn as cash. "Playthrough" is the term used predominantly in the United States and at many crypto casinos; it means exactly the same thing as the "wagering requirement" phrasing common in the UK and Europe. It is expressed as a multiplier, such as 20x, 30x or 40x, and it is the single condition that most determines whether a bonus is genuinely valuable or effectively impossible to clear. Worked example: you claim a $50 bonus carrying a 25x playthrough requirement. You must place $1,250 in total bets (50 x 25) before the bonus and its winnings unlock for withdrawal. If the terms instead read "25x on deposit plus bonus" and you deposited $50 to get the $50 bonus, the target becomes 25 x $100 = $2,500. Game weighting then reshapes the real cost: slots usually count 100%, so $1 wagered clears $1, while blackjack or roulette may count only 10%, meaning $1 wagered clears just 10 cents and the effective turnover balloons. For players and affiliates alike, the practical rule is to translate the multiplier into an actual dollar turnover before claiming, then check the maximum bet permitted while playing through, which games contribute, and the deadline. A headline offer with a low playthrough and full slot weighting almost always beats a bigger bonus buried under a 40x deposit-plus-bonus condition. Compare with wagering requirements, wagering contribution and the sticky bonus, and always verify these terms in the fine print rather than the promotional banner.