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Why you must wager your deposit once before withdrawing it

The 1× rule isn't a casino whim, it's a requirement of anti-money-laundering law. How it works and what it means for you.

Why you must wager your deposit once before withdrawing it

In short

  • Every deposit must be wagered at least once before you can request a withdrawal.
  • The rule comes from anti-money-laundering legislation and applies at every licence holder.
  • While a bonus is active, the bonus's own wagering requirement also applies on top.

What the rule means

All deposits to your account are subject to a single wagering requirement. Before requesting a withdrawal, you need to have wagered at least the amount you deposited. Deposit €100, wager a total of €100, then you can withdraw whatever is left, whether it’s more or less than the deposit.

Why it exists

Without the rule, someone could deposit money and withdraw it immediately, using the casino as a way to move money through. Anti-money-laundering legislation prohibits this, so the rule applies at every licensed provider. For the same reason, withdrawals only go to the method used for the deposit, and only to payment instruments held in your own name. A deposit with a family member’s card isn’t allowed.

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How it differs from the bonus requirement

Deposit without a bonus Deposit with the welcome package
Wagering requirement 1× the deposit 40× deposit and bonus
Maximum stake no limit under this rule €1 while the bonus is active
Maximum withdrawal no limit under this rule €500 from the bonus
Example at €50 €50 in wagers €4,000 in wagers

What happens if you request a withdrawal too early

The system rejects the request and states the reason in the Bank section: the wagering requirement hasn’t been met. The same happens if verification isn’t complete, or if you want to withdraw to a method you didn’t use for the deposit.

Frequently asked questions

Do stakes on all games count?

For the single deposit requirement, stakes across the casino count. For bonuses, individual games may count differently; that’s set out in each bonus’s own terms.

I requested a withdrawal and it was returned to my account. Why?

The most common reasons: verification isn’t complete, the wagering requirement hasn’t been met, or the withdrawal method wasn’t used for the deposit. The reason is shown against the transaction.

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