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Bonus Terms
Explained in Plain English
Bonus terms can be confusing — especially if you're new to online casinos. Here's a plain-language breakdown of the most important terms you'll encounter on 357jl and any other PH online casino. Understanding these before you claim a bonus will save you frustration later.
Always read the T&C before claiming any bonus. Requirements vary per promotion — what applies to a welcome bonus may differ from a reload or cashback offer.
Wagering / Rollover Requirement
This is the number of times you must bet your bonus amount before you can withdraw. A X15 rollover means if you claim a ₱1,000 bonus, you need to place ₱15,000 in total bets before cashing out. Lower rollover = more player-friendly.
Example: ₱500 bonus × X15 rollover = ₱7,500 total wagers required before withdrawal.
Maximum Bet During Bonus
When you're playing with active bonus funds, most casinos cap your bet size — typically ₱250–₱500 per spin or round. Placing bets above this limit while using bonus funds can void your bonus entirely.
Example: Max bet during bonus = ₱300 per spin. Betting ₱500 while bonus is active may forfeit winnings.
Game Contribution Rate
Not all games contribute equally to your rollover. Slots typically count 100% — every ₱100 slot bet clears ₱100 of wagering. Table games like Baccarat or Blackjack usually contribute only 10–20%, meaning you'd need far more bets to clear the same rollover.
Example: ₱1,000 on slots clears ₱1,000 rollover. ₱1,000 on Baccarat (10% contribution) only clears ₱100.
Bonus Expiry Period
Bonuses have an expiry window — common ones are 7, 14, or 30 days from the date of claim. If you don't meet the rollover requirements within that window, the bonus (and any bonus-derived winnings) are automatically removed from your account.
Example: Claim a 14-day bonus on Monday — you have until the following Monday to complete the wagering.
Sticky vs Non-Sticky Bonus
A sticky (non-cashable) bonus stays in your account while you play but cannot itself be withdrawn — only the winnings you generate with it can be cashed out. A non-sticky bonus is deducted from your balance at withdrawal time, and the net winnings are yours to keep.
Example: Sticky ₱500 bonus — win ₱2,000. You withdraw ₱2,000 but the ₱500 bonus disappears. Your profit: ₱1,500.
Maximum Cash-Out (Win Cap)
Some bonuses limit how much you can withdraw from bonus-derived winnings. Even if you hit a big win using a free spin or deposit bonus, the withdrawal cap might be ₱5,000 or ₱10,000 regardless of your actual winnings.
Example: Win cap = ₱8,000 on a free spin bonus. If you win ₱30,000, you can only withdraw ₱8,000 from that bonus.
