# What does the 10x wagering limit mean for betting offers?

> Since 19 January 2026 the Gambling Commission caps turnover requirements on bonus funds at 10x. What SR 5.1.1 says and what it leaves open.

Source: https://eachwayatlas.uk/extra-places/wagering-cap-rule/
Updated: 2026-11-07

Since 19 January 2026, Gambling Commission licence condition SR 5.1.1 limits the turnover requirement on bonus funds to 10 times the bonus and bans mixing betting, casino, bingo and lottery products in one bonus. In practice an offer may ask you to stake up to 10 times the bonus before the funds are released, and no more.

## What the rule says

A turnover requirement, also called a wagering requirement, is the amount you must stake before bonus funds or their winnings can be withdrawn. Our definition is under [wagering requirement](https://eachwayatlas.uk/glossary/wagering-requirement/).

SR 5.1.1 sets two limits that apply from 19 January 2026. The multiplier on bonus funds may not exceed 10. And a single bonus may not combine betting, casino, bingo and lottery products. The same condition asks for terms that are clear, fair and accessible.

This matters because a figure above 10 on a bonus offered to UK customers is a reason to check the offer and the operator.

**The short version:** at most 10 times the bonus, and one product type per bonus.

## Sources and dates

**Wagering rule sources · checked 7 November 2026**

| Item | What it says | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover limit | Wagering requirement on bonus funds not above 10x | In force from 19 January 2026 | [UKGC, SR 5.1.1](https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/condition/5-1-1-sr-code) |
| Mixed bonuses | No single bonus across betting, casino, bingo and lottery | In force from 19 January 2026 | [UKGC, SR 5.1.1](https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/condition/5-1-1-sr-code) |
| Conditions shown with the offer | Significant conditions at the point of sale and in the advert | Current text | [UKGC, SR 5.1.9](https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/condition/5-1-9-other-marketing-requirements) |

## A worked example

**Example.** A bonus of £40 with a 10x requirement means £400 of qualifying stakes. With a 5x requirement the figure is £200. The numbers are arithmetic only and are not any operator's offer.

Whether an each-way stake counts in full or in part towards the total depends on the offer terms. Try both readings with the [offer turnover calculator](https://eachwayatlas.uk/extra-places/offer-turnover-calculator/).

**The short version:** turnover equals the multiplier times the bonus, and the terms decide what counts.

## What the rule leaves open

We did not confirm whether the 10x limit applies to free bets whose stake is not returned.

We also have not confirmed how it applies to winnings from a free bet. Both stay Not verified until we read the Commission's text on that point and date it.

Operators describe free bets in different ways, so read each offer's own terms with the [ten-point checklist](https://eachwayatlas.uk/extra-places/offer-conditions-checklist/). The display rule that goes with the cap is in [what an offer advert must show](https://eachwayatlas.uk/extra-places/significant-conditions-rule/). For free bets on each-way lines, see [free bets and each way](https://eachwayatlas.uk/extra-places/free-bets-and-each-way/).

This is a summary of public texts and not legal advice.