Each-Way AtlasGlossary: each-way, odds and racing terms
Wagering requirement
A wagering requirement is the amount you must bet before bonus funds can be released, worked out as the multiplier multiplied by the bonus. Under licence condition SR 5.1.1, a limit of 10 times applies from 19 January 2026. The sums can be run on the offer turnover calculator.
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What a wagering requirement is
Some offers give you bonus funds on condition that you bet a set amount first. That amount is the wagering requirement, also called turnover.
It is stated as a multiplier of the bonus. A requirement of 10x means ten times the bonus.
Why it matters: the headline bonus is not yours to withdraw until the turnover is met, so the multiplier decides how much betting the offer needs.
The short version: turnover = multiplier × bonus.
The 10x limit
Our compliance summary of 6 November 2026 records that, from 19 January 2026, Gambling Commission licence condition SR 5.1.1 limits wagering requirements on bonus funds to 10 times and bars mixed-product bonuses.
This page does not quote the condition itself. We will read the text on the Gambling Commission site before publication. The longer explanation is on the 10x wagering limit.
Whether the limit applies to free bets is a question for a lawyer, and we make no claim on it.
The short version: 10x is the limit on wagering requirements from 19 January 2026.
Example: a made-up bonus
This is an invented offer, not one we have seen. The bonus is £20 and the multiplier is 10, so the turnover is £200.
| Amount counted per bet | Number of bets |
|---|---|
| £10 (a £5 each-way bet, whole stake counted) | 20 |
| £5 (only the win part counted) | 40 |
Whether an each-way stake counts in full is stated in the offer terms. See free bets and each way and what is a free bet.
The short version: the number of qualifying bets falls as the counted amount per bet rises.
What we have and have not checked
The rule date comes from our compliance summary. The operator terms have not been read.
| Fact to read | Where to read it | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The text of licence condition SR 5.1.1 and its date | Gambling Commission licence conditions page | Not verified |
| How at least two operators define the requirement in their terms | Operator offer terms, read on the day | Not verified |
| Whether the limit applies to free bets | Legal advice | Not verified |
The short version: the 10x date is from our summary; the text and operator terms are marked Not verified.
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