How to use a deposit bonus on crash games

To use a deposit bonus on crash games, check that crash counts towards wagering, claim the bonus, then clear it with flat bets and a low auto cash out such as 1.2x–1.5x. A 100% bonus turns a $100 deposit into $200 to play with. The price is the wagering requirement: at 30x the bonus that’s $3,000 in bets, which costs about $90 on average at a 97% RTP, or $30 on a 99% RTP crash original. Get those numbers right and a bonus is one of the best deals in crash gaming. Part of our crash game strategy guide.

A full worked example

Illustrative terms: 100% bonus, 30x wagering on the bonus, crash counts at 100%, max bet $10.

Step	Amount
Deposit	$100
Bonus	$100
Starting balance	$200
Wagering needed (30 × $100)	$3,000
Rounds at $10	300
Expected cost at 97% / 99% RTP	$90 / $30

On average you’d finish wagering with about $110 at 97% RTP or $170 at 99%, from a $100 deposit. Real sessions swing around that, so the target matters.

The best target for bonus play

Our simulation of exactly this example (10,000 runs, $10 flat bets):

Auto cash out	Ran dry at 97% RTP	Ran dry at 99% RTP
1.2x	16.1%	4.2%
1.5x	31.0%	16.8%
2x	42.4%	30.6%

Lower targets finish the wagering far more often. Full breakdown in wagering requirements and crash games and the 1.2x strategy.

Bonus mistakes to avoid

• Betting above the max bet. It can void the bonus.
• Chasing with progressions. The Martingale strategy raises bets when your balance is weakest.
• Ignoring contribution rates. If crash counts at 50%, double the wagering.

Size the session with the bankroll management guide.

Where to use it

Our partner Shuffle offers a 100% deposit bonus up to $1,000; check the current terms on Shuffle bonus and see its in-house game in the Shuffle Crash strategy. Prefer cash back over a bonus? Read how rakeback works for crash. Test your bonus plan in the simulator below, then play it in Aviator.

Pro tip: do the cost maths before you claim: wagering × house edge. If the bonus is bigger, you’re in a good spot.