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What are free spins worth?

100 spins at €0.10 and 50 spins at €0.20 both provide €10 in total stakes for play. Neither provides €10 of withdrawable cash. Actual winnings are determined by play and may be subject to offer restrictions.

TÄRING editorial team · Published 23.09.2026 · Updated 23.09.2026 · Editorial principles

Three amounts that must be kept separate

The spin count alone does not establish a cash value. Before playing, you can compare the total stakes represented by the spins. You cannot infer the actual winnings or withdrawable amount from that figure.

1. Total stakes100 × €0.10 = €10 in stakes for play, not cash credited to the account.
2. Actual winningsKnown only after play. They may be higher, lower or zero.
3. Withdrawable amountDepends on the reward form, wagering and other limits.

Fifty spins at €0.20 also provide €10 in total stakes. Their result can differ from that of 100 spins: more spins do not guarantee a higher win.

Return to player (RTP) describes an average across a very large number of plays, not the result of one person’s 50 or 100 spins. It is not a promise of winnings from a promotion. The UK Gambling Commission’s RTP explanation describes this distinction.

Example: wagering on spin winnings

Assume that the spins actually produce €12 in winnings. This is an example input, not a result predicted from €10 in total stakes. Compare two sets of terms:

0× wagering

No wagering requirement is added to the €12 win. Expiry, reward form and any withdrawal cap still need checking.

35× the winnings

€12 × 35 = €420 in credited wagering if eligible stakes count at 100%.

Here, the basis is the €12 actually won, not the €10 total stake value. A different basis or a contribution rate below 100% changes the actual stakes needed.

Calculate wagering for your own terms →

See also how to calculate a wagering requirement.

What should you check in an offer?

  1. Qualification: is a deposit or other action needed, and are spins awarded all at once?
  2. Stake per spin and game: without the stake size, even the total stakes cannot be calculated.
  3. Expiry: when must the spins and any instalments be activated and used?
  4. Form of winnings: do they go to a cash balance or restricted bonus balance?
  5. Wagering basis and multiplier: are winnings or another amount used, and which stakes count?
  6. Withdrawal cap and game restrictions: a large win may not be fully withdrawable.

“Risk-free spins” that refund losses work differently from spins awarded in advance. Check the verified terms and date shown for the specific offer.