Before you can redeem, you usually have to “play through” your Sweeps Coins. At most casinos that means wagering them once (1x). A few require 3x, and many reserve the right to demand up to 20x on specific promotions. Here is what the requirement means, which casinos use which multiple, and how to work it out.
What is a play-through?
A play-through requirement (also called a wagering or rollover requirement) means you must wager your Sweeps Coins a set number of times before they become redeemable. At 1x, 10 SC must be bet once in total before you can request a prize. At 3x, the same 10 SC must be bet three times, so 30 SC of wagers in total.
The requirement usually applies to bonus Sweeps Coins: the SC you receive free on sign-up, from the daily login, mail-in requests or a purchase bonus. SC you win in play have already been wagered once, so most casinos do not make you play those through again.
Play-through by casino
The multiples below come from each operator’s own sweepstakes rules or terms as checked for our reviews. “Up to 20x” means the rules let the operator raise the multiple on specific promotions; the standard figure applies unless an offer says otherwise.
| Casino | Standard play-through | Notes from the rules |
|---|---|---|
| Chumba Casino | 1x on SC | Terms allow up to 20x on some promotions |
| Global Poker | 1x on SC | Terms allow up to 20x on some promotions |
| Modo | 1x on SC | |
| McLuck, Jackpota, Hello Millions, Mega Bonanza, SpinBlitz | 1x on SC | Same operator group, same rule |
| Pulsz | 1x on SC | |
| Splash Coins | 1x on SC | |
| Cashoomo | 1x on bonus SC | |
| Poly Casino | 1x | |
| Lucky Bunny | 1x | |
| Blitz.us | 1x on BC | |
| WinBonanza | 1x on SC | Higher multipliers on some promotional SC |
| Cider Casino | 1x on SC | Sponsor may require up to 20x on some promotions |
| Gleaming Slots | 1x | Rules allow the sponsor to require up to 20x |
| Funz | 1x | Funz may require up to 20x at its discretion |
| Sweet Sweeps | 2x on bonus SC | |
| Stake.us | 3x on Stake Cash | Section 13.1 of the terms; SC won in play is not re-wagered |
| Acebet | 3x on SC | Operator may require up to 20x |
| Go Go Gold | 3x on SC | |
| CrashDuel | 1x on SC; 5x on first-purchase bonus SC | |
| Fortune Purple | 1x to 20x | Depends on how the SC were obtained; read each offer |
| Fortune Wins, Zula, Sportzino, Luck Party | Set per promotion | Stated in the sweeps rules for each offer |
| Yay Casino | Set per promotion | Shown on each bonus |
Worked examples
1x, the common case. You get 10 SC on sign-up at a casino with a 1x play-through. You bet 0.50 SC a spin. After 20 spins you have wagered 10 SC and the requirement is met, whatever your balance is at that point. If you are up to 14 SC, all 14 are redeemable once you reach the minimum.
3x at Stake.us. 25 Stake Cash with a 3x play-through needs 75 Stake Cash of wagers. At 1 Stake Cash a spin that is 75 spins. At a slot with 96% RTP the theoretical cost of those wagers is about 3 Stake Cash, so you would expect to finish with roughly 22, though real results swing far wider.
20x on a promotion. Fortune Purple can set 20x on some SC. 5 SC at 20x means 100 SC of wagers, with a theoretical cost near 4 SC at 96% RTP. On a high-volatility slot you will often lose the whole 5 SC before clearing it. Treat a 20x offer as entertainment, not as a path to a redemption.
Use the play-through calculator to run your own numbers, then the Sweeps Coins calculator to see what the balance is worth.
What to check in the terms
- The multiple: 1x, 3x or “up to 20x”, and which offers it applies to
- Whether it applies to all Sweeps Coins or only bonus coins
- Which games count: some casinos exclude table games or count them at a lower rate
- Any expiry on bonus SC, which can forfeit coins before you clear the requirement
- Whether the minimum redemption counts played-through SC only (it usually does)
Tips
- Read the terms before you buy coins, and read the rules on each promotion, because the multiple can change per offer.
- Track how much you have wagered. Most casinos show a progress bar in the account or wallet page.
- Lower-volatility slots and small bets get you through 1x with less swing; they will not change the expected cost.
- Do not assume all casinos use the same rules: the table above shows 1x, 2x, 3x and “set per promotion” side by side.
Frequently asked questions
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