How do I calculate a bonus's real value?

Bonus minus turnover × margin, then adjust for minimum odds and a cap on winnings. See our guide to choosing a bonus.

What is the difference between a free bet and a deposit bonus?

A free bet is a stake whose winnings you keep. A deposit bonus is money added to your balance that must be wagered first. See esports free bets.

Are esports bonuses available worldwide?

No. Offers depend on your country, and some countries do not allow betting bonuses. The offers shown are for your location.

Which bonus type is best for beginners?

A small free bet or a deposit bonus with low wagering on the bonus only. Avoid offers that force accumulators or very short expiry.

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Esports betting bonuses: what each offer is worth

An esports betting bonus is worth its amount minus what its terms cost you. The biggest cost is wagering: betting $1,000 to release a $100 bonus costs about $60 on average at a 6% margin, so the bonus is worth about $40.

Below you find the bookmakers we rank with their current welcome offers, the bonus types side by side, and free bet values at different odds. Offers are live from each bookmaker; always read the full terms.

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Short answer

Which esports betting bonus is worth the most?

The one with the lowest wagering relative to its size. Work out bonus minus turnover × margin: a $100 bonus at 5x is worth about $70, at 10x about $40, and at 10x on deposit plus bonus about −$20. A free bet has no wagering on its own amount; at odds of 2.50 it keeps 56% of its face value.

$100 at 5x $70 6% margin

$100 at 10x $40 6% margin

10x dep + bonus −$20 $100 + $100

Free bet at 2.50 56% of face value

Esports bonuses in six numbers

6%
Example margin used in our bonus maths; esports match winner markets often run lower, props and live higher.
$60
Expected cost of $1,000 in wagering at that margin.
56%
Share of a free bet's face value kept at odds of 2.50.
31%
Share kept at odds of 1.50; low odds waste a free bet.
16.9%
Margin on a three-leg accumulator at 6% per leg, when terms push you to multiples.
18+
Every offer is for adults only; some countries set a higher age.

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Esports bonuses by type

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Value per odds

What a $20 free bet is worth at different odds

Higher odds keep more of a free bet. At 1.50 a free bet keeps about a third of its face value; at 3.00 nearly two thirds.

Odds	Win if it lands	Chance (6% margin)	Value without margin	Value with 6% margin	Conversion	What it means
1.50	$10	62.7%	$7	$6	31%	below many minimum odds; wastes most of the value
1.80	$16	52.2%	$9	$8	42%	a common minimum; keeps under half
2.00	$20	47.0%	$10	$9	47%
2.50	$30	37.6%	$12	$11	56%	a good balance of value and hit rate
3.00	$40	31.3%	$13	$13	63%
5.00	$80	18.8%	$16	$15	75%	most value on average, but usually returns nothing

Pure maths at an example 6% margin, no bookmaker data.

Bonus types Example data

Esports bonus types compared

How each type pays and what decides its value. Terms are typical examples; every offer has its own.

Wagering decides more than size. A small free bet with no wagering can be worth more than a large deposit bonus with heavy turnover.

Type	How it pays	What decides the value	Example value
Deposit bonus	Bonus money matched to your first deposit	Wagering multiple and whether it applies to deposit plus bonus	$100 at 5x the bonus: about $70
Free bet	A stake to bet with; usually only the winnings are paid	The odds you use it at, minimum odds, expiry	$20 at odds 2.50: about $11
No deposit bonus	A small free bet or bonus without a deposit	Cap on winnings and wagering	A few dollars after terms
Cashback	A share of net losses back, as cash or bonus	Rate, cap and whether it comes with wagering	10% of losses, only if you lose
Odds or acca boost	Higher odds on a selection or accumulator	Boost against the extra margin of the market	Worth it when the boost beats the margin

Example values at a 6% margin, worked by us.

Patterns & exceptions Example data

Terms that move a bonus's value

Wagering

Each extra 5x costs $30

5x bonus $70

10x bonus $40

15x bonus $10

What it means: value of a $100 bonus at a 6% margin.

Exception: wagering met on lower-margin markets costs less; at 4% the 10x bonus keeps $60.

Free bets

Odds decide what a free bet keeps

1.50 31%

2.00 47%

3.00 63%

What it means: use a free bet at 2.50–3.00 rather than on a heavy favourite.

Exception: minimum odds and excluded markets can force you onto prices you would not choose.

Responsible gambling

Bonuses are no reason to bet more

Read the terms before you deposit and set your limit first.

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