Maximum Win Limit of Online Casino Bonuses Explained
The amount of money you can win from online casino bonuses is often restricted by a maximum win limit. Any winnings higher than that will be voided when requesting a withdrawal, which means that you are never allowed to cash out more than the maximum win amount.
This is a standard rule associated with online casino bonuses. Virtually all no deposit bonuses have a maximum win limit, but so do many other types of bonuses, including deposit bonuses.
It's worth noting that some online casinos also have a general maximum win rule that applies to any winnings, regardless of whether you play with real or bonus money. This usually limits how much you can win in a single game round or during a specific time period. However, in this article, we will focus solely on the maximum win rule of online casino bonuses.
Keep reading to learn more about the maximum win limit so that you are not unpleasantly surprised after requesting a cashout.
Maximum win of no deposit bonuses
As no deposit bonuses are completely free for players, it only makes sense that basically all of them have a limited maximum win. Online casinos do not want to give away a lot of money for free.
The maximum win of no deposit bonuses is almost always defined by a specific value.
For free cash bonuses, this is pretty straightforward. For free spin bonuses, we should point out that the maximum win limit is applied not to how much you can win from the free spins themselves, but to the amount of money you are left with after completing the wagering requirements and requesting a withdrawal.
EXAMPLE
Let's say there is a bonus of 50 free spins on Starburst, with a maximum win of €100. If you win €4 from the free spins and then manage to turn the €4 into €120 when completing the wagering requirements, you will only be allowed to withdraw €100, and the remaining €20 will be voided. If you win €200 from the free spins, you will be allowed to complete the wagering requirements using the whole amount, but any winnings higher than €100 will be voided when you request a withdrawal.
Maximum win of deposit bonuses
Limiting the amount of money you can win from a deposit bonus is not as certain as with no deposit bonuses, but many deposit bonuses come with a limited maximum win as well.
For deposit bonuses, maximum win options are a bit more complex, as they come in multiple varieties:
- Maximum win limited to a specific amount – This option is the same as the one mentioned above for no deposit bonuses. You cannot win more than, for example, €1,000 from a deposit bonus, regardless of how much you deposit and how big of a bonus you get.
- Maximum win limited to a multiple of your bonus, deposit, or their sum – If the casino uses this option, your maximum win will depend on how much you deposit and/or the size of the bonus you get.
EXAMPLE
Let's say you deposit €100 and get a €50 deposit bonus. Here are some examples of maximum wins that could apply to you:
- Specific amount: €1,000
- 10x bonus: €500 (€50 * 10)
- 10x deposit: €1,000 (€100 * 10)
- 10x (bonus + deposit): €1,500 (€150 * 10)
Maximum win of cashback bonuses
Cashback bonuses also often come with a maximum win limit. Some of them come with no wagering requirements attached, so you can keep the entire amount that gets added to your account as cashback.
Other cashback bonuses come with some (but often quite low) wagering requirements. In the latter case, the amount you can withdraw after completing the wagering requirements can be limited.
The maximum win from cashback bonuses can be limited in one of two ways, which work similarly to the options mentioned above:
- Maximum win limited to a specific amount
- Maximum win limited to a multiple of the cashback amount
What to look out for
The maximum win limit is pretty straightforward, but it is crucial to know about it in advance. There are only a few things that hurt a casino player more than winning a large sum of money and then learning that they are only allowed to keep a very small proportion of it.
Casinos are very strict about this, so they will not let you withdraw more than what is stated by the maximum win amount.
The maximum win rule is often "hidden" in the terms and conditions of a bonus, which is why we recommend you read these before claiming any online casino bonus. Make sure you go into a promotional offer informed and ready for anything that can come your way during bonus play.
