You are staring at the bonus code field on the Bitstarz sign-up form, and you are not sure whether the code is required or optional. That single choice matters because a code tied to the welcome offer can attach wagering conditions to your bonus money. The sign-up terms decide how long that money has to stay in play before any of it can leave the account.
Getting the Welcome Offer
Claiming the sign-up offer follows a short path, and each step has a condition attached to it. Players in Canada can complete the same steps from a phone browser.
- Open the sign-up form and fill in your email, a password and your personal details. Use your real name, because a mismatch with later documents can freeze a withdrawal.
- Enter the Bitstarz sign up bonus code in the field provided, if you want the welcome offer attached to your first deposit. Leave the field blank if you prefer not to take the offer.
- Complete the account creation and confirm your email address. An unconfirmed email can hold back the bonus even when the deposit is made.
- Log in and open the cashier, then choose a deposit option. The bonus is tied to your first deposit, so check the minimum before you send money.
- Enter the bonus code again at the deposit screen if the cashier asks for it. A code entered only at sign-up may not carry over to the payment step.
- Confirm the deposit and wait for the bonus to land in your balance. A separate bonus balance is normal, and it cannot be withdrawn while it is still locked.
- Open the bonus details page and note the playthrough requirement and the games that count. That page is where the sign-up offer stops being an advertisement and becomes a set of rules.
Bonus Terms Explained
The table below sets out the terms that shape a sign-up offer most often.
| Term | What it means | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Wagering requirement | How many times the bonus must be played before withdrawal | Whether the multiplier applies to the bonus only or to the deposit too |
| Game contribution | The share of each bet that counts toward playthrough | Which game types are excluded or count at a reduced rate |
| Maximum bet | The largest stake allowed while a bonus is active | The cap that applies per spin or per round |
| Expiry | The date the bonus balance disappears if playthrough is unfinished | The moment the clock starts, which is usually the credit date |
| Maximum win | The ceiling on winnings from bonus play | Whether the cap covers the whole offer or each free spin round |
The term players misread most is the maximum bet. Many assume the cap applies only to the game they were playing when the bonus arrived. In practice, a single stake above the cap during bonus play can void the entire bonus and any winnings attached to it. This is why the first thing to do after claiming is to lower the stake in every game you plan to use. The bonus balance is normally locked until playthrough is met, so it cannot be withdrawn early. A withdrawal request made while the bonus is active can also cancel the remaining bonus. Treat the cap as a hard line, not a suggestion, and the rest of the terms become easier to follow.
How the Maths Works
This is a worked example with invented numbers, not a description of the brand’s actual offer. It shows how the formula behaves when the deposit and the multiplier change. Use it to read any sign-up offer without guessing.
The formula is simple: playthrough equals the base amount multiplied by the wagering requirement. In this example, the deposit is 50 and the multiplier is 35. That gives a total playthrough of 1,750 in stakes. The bonus amount is not part of this sum unless the terms say it is.
If the multiplier applies to the bonus only, the base is much smaller. A bonus of 50 with the same multiplier gives 1,750 in stakes, which looks identical here because the example uses equal figures. When the deposit and bonus differ, the two bases give very different targets. Always identify which base the terms use before you set a budget.
Now add game contribution to the same example. Slots usually count in full, so 1,750 in slot stakes clears the target. A table game might count at a fraction, so far more staking is needed for the same progress. That is why a game with a low contribution can stretch the same requirement over a long period.
The final piece is the maximum bet cap. A staking plan that breaks the cap on even one round can reset all progress. Divide the playthrough by the cap to see the minimum number of rounds needed. If that number looks unrealistic for your budget, the offer is not a good fit.
Which Games Count
Game contribution decides how much of each bet moves you toward the playthrough target. Slots usually carry the full contribution, or something close to it. Table games and live dealer tables are often reduced or excluded. The bonus details page lists the categories, and that list is the one that matters.
A game listed as excluded does not just stall your progress; it can also break the bonus rules. Some offers void the bonus if you play excluded games with bonus funds in the balance. Others simply refuse to count those bets. The difference matters when your bonus balance is mixed with real money.
Players in Canada often split time between slots and live tables, and that mix can work against them. If live tables carry no contribution, every round there is a pause in playthrough. A better approach is to clear the requirement on a counting game first. Then the remaining balance is free for other games.
Check the contribution of the specific title, not only the category. Some offers list exceptions inside a category, which means two slots can behave differently. A short test session on the chosen game shows whether the progress bar moves. If it does not move, switch to a game that counts in full.
Free Spins Rules
The free spins attached to a sign-up offer are usually tied to a named slot. Their value per spin is fixed, and the number of spins is set by the offer. They arrive as a separate balance, not as cash. Until the winnings from those spins clear their own playthrough, they are locked.
Free spins often carry a shorter expiry than the main bonus. Any unused spins can disappear when that window closes, and the winnings with them. The countdown usually starts when the spins are credited, not when you first open the game. A session plan helps you avoid losing them to the clock.
Winnings from free spins are commonly treated as bonus money with their own wagering requirement. That requirement can differ from the main offer, and it can apply to the winnings only. Read the free spins section as its own set of rules. Mixing the two sets in your head is how players misjudge the total playthrough.
The maximum win cap often applies to free spin winnings as well. A large win can be trimmed to the cap, and the rest is not paid. None of this makes the spins worthless, but it changes what to expect. For players in Canada, the same rules apply as everywhere else, and the phone browser shows the spin balance in the bonus section.
What Voids a Bonus
Avoiding these mistakes keeps the bonus and any winnings attached to it intact. Each one is easy to prevent once you know what to look for.
- Betting above the maximum bet: keep every stake under the cap, including feature buys and side bets. A single round above the limit can cancel the whole bonus.
- Playing excluded games with bonus funds: check the game list before you spin. If a title is excluded, play it only after the bonus is cleared.
- Requesting a withdrawal too early: the bonus balance is locked until playthrough is met. Withdrawing before then usually forfeits the remaining bonus and its winnings.
- Using more than one account: duplicate accounts break the sign-up rules. One account per person and per household keeps the bonus safe.
- Letting the bonus expire: the clock starts at credit, not at first play. Finish the playthrough before the expiry date or the balance disappears.
- Ignoring the maximum win cap: winnings above the cap are removed, not paid. Know the ceiling before you chase a large win.
- Sharing your login details: another person playing on your account can void the bonus. Keep the password private and log out on shared devices.
A voided bonus usually takes the winnings with it, not just the bonus balance. Most of these mistakes are visible in advance, and a quick check before each session prevents them.
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