When a promotion attaches a turnover target, the game you choose changes how quickly the target is met. The weighting table is where this is hidden. This note is for adults only and purely informational; check local law on real-money gaming.
The basic mechanism
Each bet adds a contribution to the target, and the contribution equals the stake multiplied by the game's percentage. A slot may count at one hundred per cent. A table game might count at ten per cent. Some games, or some bet types, count at zero.
An example with numbers
Suppose a ₹500 bonus carries a 20x target, which equals ₹10,000 of qualifying turnover. If every bet is on a game counting fully, you need ₹10,000 of stakes. If the games count at ten per cent, each ₹100 stake adds only ₹10, and you would need ₹100,000 of actual stakes. Same bonus, a tenfold difference in effort.
Why weights exist
Games with a lower house edge give the operator less margin, so they are weighted down. Betting on opposite outcomes of the same event, for example both red and black, would clear the target at low cost, and so those bets are often excluded.
Other limits to look for
- A maximum stake per round while the bonus is active. - A list of excluded titles. - A time limit for completion. - A cap on winnings from the bonus.
Estimating the cost
The expected cost of clearing a target is roughly the turnover multiplied by the average house edge. If you must stake ₹10,000 on a game with a four per cent edge, the expected cost is ₹400, which is close to the whole bonus. Seen this way, some offers have little value.
Reading terms
The weighting table is generally in a section called "contribution" or "eligible games". Services such as Win Rummy and comparable platforms set this out in their promotions terms.
Summary
Before accepting a bonus, find the target, the weights and the limits, and do the sum. If the numbers do not fit your plans, it is perfectly acceptable to decline.