25% Deposit Bonus with a 30X D+B Playthru...do they think we are that dumb?

**takethemoney** · 29th December 2011, 05:33 AM

I marvel at some of the bonuses that come my way. I just received one today with a 25% offer. Why in the hell would anyone expose 100% of their money to a 30x playthough for a 25% bonus?!?!? My $100 deposit would get me $125 to play with, but with one hitch, and it's a big one.... I now have to wager that to the tune of $3750! Do people really take these? Please tell me no!

P.T. Barnum said it best.....there's one born every minute.

**hausse222** · 29th December 2011, 05:35 AM

lets guess: its rtg

**ShayDrew** · 29th December 2011, 05:39 AM

Originally Posted by hausse222

lets guess: its rtg

Nah I reckon that sounds like a Playtech beauty to me.....

**rainmaker** · 29th December 2011, 05:54 AM

.

Bet365 used to have something they called "Bonus Bundle". It was (or is, do not know if they offer it anymore) a bonus system where players could claim bonuses up to EUR 3000 per month.

The bonus was 20% up to EUR 1000 and could be claimed 4 times per week (EUR 1000 would give the player EUR 200 in bonus etc).

Wagering requirement was Bonus + Deposit X 25 ( X 200 if you were from Poland

).

They had this terrible campaign for quite some time, but I do not see it on their website now so maybe they have removed it. Anyway, sorry for my derail, I was just reminded of this when I read OP`s post

**Nate** · 29th December 2011, 09:03 AM

Unfortunately even MG as stupid bonuses like these - Seen some at the Casino Rewards places.

**ergopro** · 29th December 2011, 09:05 AM

Aren't CR bonuses always just 30x bonus wager. Not the deposit? Correct me if I'm wrong...

**polli123** · 30th December 2011, 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by ergopro

Aren't CR bonuses always just 30x bonus wager. Not the deposit? Correct me if I'm wrong...

You´re right: it´s just the bonus, 30x.

Regards

**Flyer187** · 30th December 2011, 12:56 AM

Those bonus offers should end with the words du dum chee

**chuchu59** · 30th December 2011, 02:00 AM

Its rtg definitely and likely to be one of the JC casinos too. All RTG bonuses come with a wr of (d+b)x 20/30 which is ridiculous compared to mg where the wagering is only tied to the bonus 30x. IMO the deposit should have nothing to do with the wrs especially if the bonus is a sticky one. In the MG scenario even a 10% bonus is worth it because you only have to wager your deposit 3x and you have the extra 10%. You would likely to have wagered that amount without the bonus anyway. In the rtg case ie 25% bonus you actually have to wager your bonus 150x to get it. That's why I deposit the minimum of $20 everytime I take a deposit. I extend my playtime and dont bloody care if I meet wrs for a cashout. With these outrageous wrs many rtgs have the nerve to label you a bonus abuser when you take a bonus on every deposit. Actually, unless you get a monster hit before your balance is depleted how often can you grind thru the wrs. Getting halfway there is already difficult.

**takethemoney** · 30th December 2011, 05:03 AM

Originally Posted by chuchu59

Its rtg definitely and likely to be one of the JC casinos too. All RTG bonuses come with a wr of (d+b)x 20/30 which is ridiculous compared to mg where the wagering is only tied to the bonus 30x. IMO the deposit should have nothing to do with the wrs especially if the bonus is a sticky one. In the MG scenario even a 10% bonus is worth it because you only have to wager your deposit 3x and you have the extra 10%. You would likely to have wagered that amount without the bonus anyway. In the rtg case ie 25% bonus you actually have to wager your bonus 150x to get it. That's why I deposit the minimum of $20 everytime I take a deposit. I extend my playtime and dont bloody care if I meet wrs for a cashout. With these outrageous wrs many rtgs have the nerve to label you a bonus abuser when you take a bonus on every deposit. Actually, unless you get a monster hit before your balance is depleted how often can you grind thru the wrs. Getting halfway there is already difficult.

You are correct. It is a JC casino and I actually found the offer offensive. I have no problem with a 100% match, as that gives you much more of a chance. In JC's defense, at least their bonus is cashable. I still feel their wagering requirement of 30x is not ideal. I do not always take a bonus, sparing me from this most of the time. I would definitely not take their 25% offer and would probably not take a 75% one either.