What is the maximum bet rule?
Bob Mitchell
Last Updated:
15 Dec 2024
A bonus condition that caps how much you can stake per spin or round while a bonus is active. Breaching it typically voids the bonus and any winnings accumulated while playing with it.
What the maximum bet rule is
The maximum bet rule is a condition in bonus terms that limits how much you can stake on a single spin or hand while you have an active bonus. The cap is usually set at $5 per spin, though this varies by casino. It applies from the moment you accept the bonus until the wagering requirement is fully cleared.
Breaching the maximum bet rule gives the casino grounds to void your bonus, remove any winnings generated during the bonus period, and decline your withdrawal request. Casinos do enforce this, and players do lose wins because of it.
Why casinos have it
The rule exists to prevent players from using a small bonus to take a single high-stakes swing at a large payout. Without a maximum bet rule, a player could accept a $50 bonus and immediately bet $500 per spin, using the casino's money to subsidise a high-variance bet. The cap limits the casino's exposure on bonus funds.
How to stay on the right side of it
Before you start playing with any active bonus, find the maximum bet amount in the terms. Set your stake below that level and leave it there until the wagering requirement is cleared and the bonus balance converts to real money. If you want to play at higher stakes, clear the bonus first or opt out of it before you play.