Betting FAQ - bonuses

You can’t really go far wrong with sports betting. You choose the event(s) that you want to bet on, place a wager and wait for the outcome of the game. However, there may be certain things that you don’t understand as you go through the process of depositing, betting, withdrawing and more. So that you have the best experience with online sportsbooks, we’ve created our own FAQ section that will answer questions you may have. Whether you want to know more about bonuses and live streaming or legal queries and navigation, this is the section of our site that provides all of the information you need.

What Is a Wagering Requirement?

Wagering requirements are frequently attached to bonus offers, and you will need to know about these prior to claiming a reward. Essentially, they dictate how much playthrough you need to complete before you can request a withdrawal from your account. So, let’s say that you have received a 100% bonus on your first deposit. You’ve transferred €50 into your account and the additional €50 bonus has also been added.

The sportsbook will then attach a wagering requirement to this, so let’s use an example of 20x. This can either be attached solely to the bonus funds or to both the bonus and deposit. In the case of the former, you’d need to place bets equating to €50 x 20 = €1,000. Where the latter is concerned, you’d need to place bets equating to €50 + €50 x 20 = €2,000. These do not need to be winning bets in specific. You simply need to ensure that you have placed a number of bets equating to that amount prior to being able to request a withdrawal.

What is a Welcome Bonus?

A welcome bonus is given to new players registering for an online sportsbook. The bonus is frequently provided after the first deposit has been made into your account. So, you go through the sign-up process, head to the cashier page to make your deposit and the funds are added on top of this.

Welcome bonuses will usually be given in the form of a percentage of the amount that you deposit. So, it’s not uncommon for promotions to be displayed as 100% up to €100, for example. In this case, should you deposit €40 for the first time, you will receive an extra €40 on top, allowing you to start out with a total balance of €80 in full. The welcome bonus is there to introduce you to the bookmaker’s site and give you some extra opportunities to place bets.

What is ACCA Insurance?

If you do choose to place an acca of any kind, be that 4-fold, 5-fold, 6-fold or more, you may also want to consider taking out some acca insurance at the same time. This enables you to place acca wagers with a bit more confidence. Essentially, it covers you for if a single one of the selections included in the acca is a losing one.

Keep in mind that not all online sportsbooks provide acca insurance, but it can be very beneficial to take it if it is available. So, let’s say that you make a 4-fold bet on Chelsea, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Manchester City all being winners in their matches, but Villa suffers a loss. If you have acca insurance included on the bet, you won’t lose in the end. Instead, the insurance covers that losing game.