Bonus Terms Explained in Plain English
Confused by wagering requirements, rollover, or sticky bonuses? Here is every common bonus term decoded — with real PKR examples so nothing catches you off guard.
Wagering Requirement / Rollover
This is the number of times you must bet the bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it. A 15x wagering requirement on a PKR 1,000 bonus means you need to place a total of PKR 15,000 in bets before the bonus converts to withdrawable cash.
Example: You deposit PKR 1,000 and receive a PKR 1,000 bonus. With 15x rollover, you must wager PKR 15,000 total. Once reached, remaining balance becomes real withdrawable funds.
Maximum Bet During Bonus
While using bonus funds, most platforms cap the maximum bet per spin or round — typically PKR 250–500. Placing a bet above this limit while a bonus is active can result in the bonus being voided. Always check this limit before playing with bonus balance.
Example: pkgems sets a PKR 500 max bet cap during active bonus. A PKR 600 slot spin during the bonus period could void your entire bonus and associated winnings.
Game Contribution
Not all games contribute equally toward clearing your wagering requirement. Slots typically contribute 100%, while table games like blackjack or baccarat often contribute only 10–20%. Fishing games and live casino may vary. Always check the specific contribution table for the active bonus.
Example: PKR 1,000 wagered on slots = PKR 1,000 counted toward rollover. PKR 1,000 wagered on blackjack (10% contribution) = only PKR 100 counted toward rollover.
Bonus Expiry
Bonuses do not last forever. Typical expiry windows are 7, 14, or 30 days from activation. If you do not complete the wagering requirement within the expiry window, the bonus and any associated winnings are forfeited automatically.
Example: A bonus activated on January 1st with a 14-day expiry expires on January 15th. Any uncleared rollover balance disappears at midnight on that date.
Sticky vs Non-Sticky Bonus
A non-sticky bonus is kept separate from your real money — you can withdraw your real cash at any time, and only the bonus requires wagering. A sticky bonus is permanently attached to your account balance and cannot itself be withdrawn; only the winnings generated from it can be cashed out.
Example (Sticky): You have a PKR 500 sticky bonus. You wager it, win PKR 2,000. The PKR 500 bonus is deducted at withdrawal; you receive PKR 1,500. The bonus itself was never yours to keep — only what it generated.
Maximum Cash-Out (Bonus Winnings Cap)
Some bonuses limit how much you can withdraw from bonus-derived winnings. Even if you win PKR 50,000 from a bonus, there may be a cap — for example PKR 10,000 maximum withdrawal from that bonus. Winnings above the cap are removed at withdrawal.
Example: Welcome bonus has a PKR 10,000 max cash-out. You win PKR 18,000 from the bonus. At withdrawal, PKR 8,000 is deducted and you receive PKR 10,000 plus your original real-money deposit.
Free Spins Winnings Conversion
Free spins winnings are usually credited as bonus cash, not real cash, and are subject to their own wagering requirement (commonly 20x–30x the winnings amount). The free spins themselves have no cash value — only what you win from them does, after wagering.
Example: 20 free spins yield PKR 300 in winnings. At 20x wagering, you need to bet PKR 6,000 before those PKR 300 become withdrawable.
Practical advice: Always read the full Terms & Conditions before claiming any bonus at pkgems or any other platform. If anything is unclear, ask our live chat support team before you deposit — they will explain the exact terms in plain English or Urdu.
