A player opening the Starpets bonus page is not really looking at gifts. They are looking at a set of conditional contracts, each of which changes what their deposited money can do and under what conditions any of it can leave the account again. The page that matters is not the one with the largest headline; it is the one that states the conditions in full, because that is where an apparently generous offer turns into a calculation about time, turnover and eligible games.
The offer types a bonus page normally contains
Most operators, Starpets included in the general sense, publish several distinct kinds of offer, and each kind has its own failure mode. A deposit match multiplies the player's own deposit, but the multiplied part is not withdrawable until conditions are met. Free spins are attached to specific games and produce winnings that then fall under the same conditions as bonus funds. Cashback returns a portion of losses over a period, but the returned amount is usually credited as bonus money rather than cash. A no-deposit offer gives a small amount or a few spins without requiring a deposit, which makes it the most tightly conditioned of all, because the operator has no stake of the player's own money to hold against it.
The reader's first job on the Starpets bonus page is therefore not to pick the biggest number. It is to identify which of these types each offer belongs to, because the type determines which terms will apply and where the offer can go wrong.
| Offer type | What the reader receives | Typical governing condition | Where the condition is stated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deposit match | Bonus funds added to a deposit | Wagering requirement on bonus and sometimes deposit | Promotion terms, usually under a heading such as "Wagering" or "Playthrough" |
| Free spins | A fixed number of spins on named games | Winnings credited as bonus funds with their own wagering | The offer's own terms or the bonus policy page |
| Cashback | A percentage of net losses returned | Minimum loss threshold and wagering on the returned amount | Cashback or promotions terms, often with a qualifying period |
| No-deposit bonus | Bonus funds or spins without a deposit | Maximum withdrawal cap and high wagering | The offer's dedicated terms, frequently in a separate section |
What a wagering requirement is
A wagering requirement is not a fee and not a gift condition in the ordinary sense. It is a turnover obligation: before bonus funds, and sometimes the deposit they were attached to, can be withdrawn, the player must place bets whose total stake equals a stated multiple of the bonus amount. The multiple is the single most important number on the page, and it is never printed on the banner. It appears in the terms, usually as a figure followed by an "x".
The computation matters because the reader must know what the multiple is applied to. Some offers apply it only to the bonus; others apply it to the bonus plus the deposit. The difference doubles or triples the total amount that must be staked, and a reader who does not check this basis will misread the offer completely. The basis is stated in the same terms section, often in a sentence beginning "The wagering requirement applies to..."
Equally important is what counts toward the requirement. Not all games contribute at the same rate. A slot may count fully, while a table game may count at a fraction or not at all. The contribution table is part of the bonus terms, and it changes the effective size of the obligation. A requirement that looks modest on the banner can become very large if the reader's preferred game contributes little or nothing.
How to test whether an offer can be completed
The reader can work out whether an offer is completable without knowing any private information. The test has three parts. First, what is the total amount that must be staked? That is the bonus amount, or bonus plus deposit, multiplied by the wagering multiple. Second, at what rate does the reader's intended game contribute? If the game contributes at half rate, the effective staking requirement doubles. Third, is there a time limit? Most offers expire, and the expiry date is stated in the terms. A requirement that cannot be met within the time limit is not an offer; it is a trap.
None of these three numbers can be read off the Starpets bonus page's banner. All of them are in the terms, and the reader who skips the terms has not read the offer. The page itself usually links to the full terms from each offer, often with a small "Terms apply" or "Full terms" link. That link is the most important element on the page.
What the page may not state, and what that means
A bonus page is not required to state everything on one screen, and its omissions are themselves information. If an offer does not state the wagering multiple, there is no way to compute the obligation, and the reader should treat the offer as unreadable until the full terms are found. If it does not state which games contribute, the reader cannot know whether their preferred game counts. If it does not state a time limit, the reader cannot know whether the offer is completable at all.
These omissions are common, and they are not accidental. An operator that states the wagering multiple prominently is giving the reader the information needed to refuse the offer. One that hides it behind a link is still bound by it, but the reader who does not click has agreed to a condition they have not read. The Starpets bonus page, like any operator's, is only as useful as the reader's willingness to open the terms and read the three numbers that decide everything.
Where each item is read off
The reader should treat the bonus page as an index, not as the document. The banner states the headline offer; the terms state the conditions. The terms are usually reached through a link on the offer itself, or through a separate promotions terms page linked in the site footer. The wagering multiple, the contribution table, the time limit and the maximum withdrawal are all in that document, and none of them should be assumed from the banner.
For a deposit match, the reader needs the match percentage, the maximum bonus, the wagering multiple, the basis of the multiple, the contribution table and the expiry. For free spins, the reader needs the number of spins, the game they apply to, the wagering on winnings and the expiry. For cashback, the reader needs the percentage, the qualifying loss period, the minimum loss and the wagering on the returned amount. For a no-deposit offer, the reader needs the wagering multiple, the maximum withdrawal and the expiry. Each of these is a separate line in the terms, and each is binding.
| Item to confirm | Why it can change | Where it is stated |
|---|---|---|
| Wagering multiple | Offers are revised frequently; a multiple read last month may not be current | Promotion terms, under "Wagering" or "Playthrough" |
| Basis of the multiple | Whether the deposit is included changes the total obligation | The sentence defining the wagering requirement in the terms |
| Game contribution rates | Contribution tables are adjusted when games are added or removed | The contribution table in the bonus terms |
| Time limit | Each offer has its own expiry, and new offers replace old ones | The offer's own terms, often near the top |
| Maximum withdrawal | Caps are tightened or loosened as promotions change | The offer's terms, under "Withdrawal" or "Maximum cashout" |
FAQ
Where does Starpets state the wagering requirement for a bonus?
The wagering requirement is stated in the full terms of the specific offer, reached through a link on the bonus page or through the promotions terms page. The banner does not carry it, and a reader who has not opened the terms has not read the requirement.
Does a deposit match bonus include the deposit in the wagering requirement?
It depends on the offer. Some apply the multiple only to the bonus; others apply it to the bonus plus the deposit. The basis is stated in the terms, and the reader must check it because it changes the total amount that must be staked.
What happens if the wagering requirement is not met before the offer expires?
The bonus funds and any winnings from them are typically removed from the account. The time limit is stated in the terms, and the reader should compute whether the requirement can be met within it before accepting the offer.
Can a no-deposit bonus be withdrawn directly?
No. A no-deposit bonus is credited as bonus funds and must first pass the wagering requirement stated in its terms. It also usually carries a maximum withdrawal cap, which is stated in the same document.
This page is an independent summary of what a bonus page covers, it is not published by Starpets, and it states no figure or status for the operator; the operator's own bonus terms are the only binding source.
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