Original dataset - last recomputed 2026-08-07 - free to cite with attribution
Across 43 licensed operators tracked in 7 regulated European markets, the median welcome-bonus wagering requirement is 30x and the mean is 19.9x, with a tracked range of 0x to 50x. 7 of the 43 operators (16.3%) publish a genuine no-wagering offer, which pulls the mean below the median.
| Market | Regulator | Operators | Bonus coverage | Median | Mean | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malta | Malta Gaming Authority | 13 | 100% | 35x | 30.8x | 0x to 50x |
| Sweden | Spelinspektionen | 13 | 100% | 35x | 24.2x | 0x to 40x |
| Denmark | Spillemyndigheden (Danish Gambling Authority) | 11 | 100% | 30x | 23.7x | 0x to 35x |
| Spain | Direccion General de Ordenacion del Juego | 9 | 100% | 30x | 22x | 1x to 35x |
| Germany | Gemeinsame Glucksspielbehorde der Lander | 7 | 100% | 30x | 24.6x | 1x to 35x |
| Netherlands | Kansspelautoriteit | 8 | 100% | 27.5x | 19x | 0x to 35x |
| United Kingdom | UK Gambling Commission | 13 | 92.3% | 1x | 12.7x | 0x to 50x |
Operators licensed in several markets appear in each market they hold a licence for, so market columns overlap by design. Medians are reported only where at least one tracked operator in that market documents a wagering multiple.
| Wagering band | Operators | Share of sample |
|---|---|---|
| 0x (no wagering) | 7 | 16.3% |
| 1x to 20x | 11 | 25.6% |
| 21x to 30x | 11 | 25.6% |
| 31x to 40x | 13 | 30.2% |
| 41x and above | 1 | 2.3% |
A EUR 100 bonus at the median requirement of 30x demands EUR 3,000 of turnover. On games carrying a 3 percent house edge, that turnover has an expected cost of EUR 90, leaving an expected net value of EUR 10 before game weighting, maximum-bet caps, or time limits are applied.
Across 43 licensed operators tracked by GamblersGPT in 7 regulated European markets, the median welcome-bonus wagering requirement is 30x and the mean is 19.9x. The tracked range runs from 0x to 50x, and 7 operators publish a genuine no-wagering offer.
At the median requirement of 30x, a EUR 100 bonus requires EUR 3,000 of turnover. On games with a 3 percent house edge, that turnover carries an expected cost of about EUR 90, leaving an expected net value of roughly EUR 10 before any game-weighting or maximum-bet restrictions.
Malta (Malta Gaming Authority): median 35x; Sweden (Spelinspektionen): median 35x; Denmark (Spillemyndigheden (Danish Gambling Authority)): median 30x; Spain (Direccion General de Ordenacion del Juego): median 30x; Germany (Gemeinsame Glucksspielbehorde der Lander): median 30x. Differences reflect the operator mix licensed in each market rather than a regulatory cap on wagering multiples.
The figures are computed from the welcome-bonus terms published by the 44 licensed operators tracked in the GamblersGPT operator database. Operators without a documented welcome bonus are excluded from the wagering calculations and reported separately as bonus coverage.
Suggested citation: GamblersGPT, "Wagering Requirement Benchmark 2026", 2026-08-07. https://gamblersgpt.com/data/wagering-requirement-benchmark-2026