How to track wagering in a casino app

How to track wagering in a casino app: finding the progress bar

Wagering progress is account information, so apps keep it with your balance rather than inside a game. The labels vary, but the route is similar on iPhone and Android:

1. Tap your balance or profile icon, usually top right in the app's header.
2. Look for a section called Bonuses, My bonuses, Rewards or Promotions.
3. Open the active bonus. You should see the bonus amount, the total to wager, the amount completed and the expiry date or time.
4. Note the figures, or take a screenshot, before you start a session.
5. Check again after playing to see how far the bar moved, and compare it with your stakes.

If you can't find a progress figure anywhere, ask live chat where the app shows it. Some apps update the bar after each round; others refresh it when you leave the game, so pull down to refresh or close and reopen the section before worrying. The wagering requirement glossary entry explains the basic idea.

What counts towards wagering and what doesn't

Wagering is measured in stakes placed, not in money lost. A £1 spin adds £1 to the total whether it wins or loses. But only some stakes count:

• Counts: stakes on games the terms list as eligible, placed while the bonus is active.
• Counts partly: stakes on games with a reduced contribution, such as many table games.
• Doesn't count: stakes on excluded games, free spins themselves, stakes above any maximum bet, and bets placed before you opted in.
• Doesn't count: sports bets. Since 19 January 2026, promotions that mix gambling products are banned, so casino wagering can't be completed on sport.

10bet's offer goes further: its 10x requirement must be met on slots specifically. Casumo's terms list game, play and payment restrictions, so read which games are excluded before you start. Our guide to wagering requirements in casino apps covers the rules in more depth.

Game weighting: why the bar moves slower on some games

Game weighting is the percentage of each stake that counts. At 100%, a £1 spin adds £1. At 10%, a £1 bet adds 10p, so the same requirement takes ten times as much play. Weightings are set in each operator's terms and differ between casinos; the table below shows how the arithmetic works rather than any partner's actual figures.

If the progress bar is creeping while you play blackjack or roulette, low weighting is the likely reason. Our game weighting guide explains why casinos weight games this way.

Worked examples: spins and time needed to clear wagering

Turning a wagering figure into spins and minutes is the most useful thing you can do before opting in. UK slots must take at least 2.5 seconds per spin and can't use autoplay, so the minimum time is easy to calculate. Real sessions take longer, because features and animations add time.

Higher stakes clear wagering in fewer spins but expose more money to each result. The house edge also applies to every pound wagered. On a slot with a 96% RTP, £250 of wagering costs about £10 on average over the long run, and any single session can cost far more or less. Seeing the total stake in advance helps you decide whether the bonus suits you at all.

Checking progress yourself with your play history

The progress bar is the operator's calculation. If it looks wrong, your play history lets you check it. UK apps show a history of bets and transactions, usually under the account menu, with filters by date and product.

1. Screenshot the bonus screen showing the wagering total and amount completed when you opt in.
2. After a session, open the play or game history and filter it to the dates since the bonus started.
3. Add up the stakes placed on eligible games, applying any weighting from the terms.
4. Compare your figure with the progress bar. Small gaps are often rounds still being processed.
5. If there's a real difference, send support your screenshots and the dates and times of the rounds in question.

Our guides to checking your play history and to casino app transaction history show where these records sit.

Max bet rules while wagering is in progress

Most bonuses limit the stake you can place while they're active. Casumo's terms set a maximum of £5 per bet with an active bonus. Going over can void the bonus and winnings, and some apps don't block a larger stake for you. Before every session, check the bet panel in the game, usually the coin or stake button beside the spin button, and confirm the figure. Our page on max bet rules on casino apps has more examples.

UK slot stake limits apply on top: £5 per spin if you're 25 or over and £2 if you're 18 to 24. If you're under 25, your effective maximum is £2 regardless of the bonus terms.

Cash first or bonus first: why your balance moves oddly

When you hold both cash and bonus money, the app has to decide which is used first. Some operators spend your cash before the bonus, others the reverse, and some split each stake. The order affects what you can withdraw if you stop partway. The answer is in the bonus terms, usually under a heading about bonus funds or balances, and it's worth reading before your first spin. If you then withdraw with an active bonus, check whether doing so forfeits it; our page on withdrawing bonus winnings explains the usual rules.

Wagering deadlines and whether a bonus fits your play

Every requirement has a clock: 7 days for Casumo, 3 days for 10bet. If the bonus expires before you finish, the remaining bonus and any winnings tied to it are removed. The progress screen usually shows the expiry, but adding it to your phone's calendar is more reliable.

A deadline is not a reason to play more than you planned. If the wagering total would mean playing for longer or staking more than you normally would, the bonus isn't right for you, and taking a no wagering offer or no bonus at all is the better choice. Our guide to bonus expiry explains how deadlines are counted.

Wagering progress problems and fixes

Keeping wagering within your limits

Wagering requirements are designed to keep you playing, so it helps to set guard-rails first. A deposit limit caps what you can put in, and reality checks remind you how long you've been playing. If you find yourself chasing the progress bar, take a break; the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 is free and open 24/7.

Partner bonuses with 10x wagering

These two offers are the partner bonuses that carry wagering, both at the UK maximum of 10x the bonus. Read the full terms and work out the spins and time before you opt in; our guide on how to opt in to a casino bonus covers the claiming steps. 18+, terms apply.

18+. Gambling should be entertainment that costs money, not a way to make it. Set a deposit limit before you play: how to set limits. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.