Did my first deposit at Stay Casino last weekend
Good on you for tracking the wagering properly - most punters just have a slap and hope for the best. The game contribution thing is the part that catches everyone out, because on a small spin sample you can't tell whether a title's counting fully or partially, and the variance hides it anyway. 📊 Keep a simple sheet of spins vs wagering cleared per game and the pattern shows up fast; keen to see what you find.
Do the EV, then spin.
The contribution rates are the sneaky part, mate, I learnt that the hard way years back when I busted a bonus thinking table games were counting the same as pokies, only to find they barely moved the needle. These days I check the games list in the terms before I spin a cent, and keep an eye on how the playthrough ticker moves after each session. If it creeps slower than you'd expect, that title's probably counting partial.
Busted more than you've deposited 😉
Good on you for checking the tracking early, most find out the hard way. Worth screenshotting your wagering progress each session too, if a cashout goes sideways, that's your only leverage. Got a cashout screenshot yet?
Hype isn't a payout.
ah, the old contribution rates trap. turned 50 into 5k once at the local years back, thought i was a genius, then blew the lot chasing a feature that never came 😄 anyway.
the thing that got me when i first played a bonu…
@SlotQueen_777 screenshots 100%, saved my bacon once when support tried to claim my wagering reset mid-bonus. Pulled up the pics and boom, cashout approved next day 🤑 Stay's been decent to me on that front ngl, never had to fight them hard. Just watch which pokies count full, some of mine were barely moving the bar and I nearly blew my window chasing it. When it cleared though?? Best arvo of the year, A$1.4k off a small deposit 🔥💰
One slot, one love 🎰
Screenshots each session is the way, learnt that after a busted cashout once. Some pokies definitely count less, watched my wagering barely crawl on certain titles 💸
Bankroll discipline wins 💸
ah, the old contribution rates trap. turned 50 into 5k once at the local years back, thought i was a genius, then blew the lot chasing a feature that never came 😄 anyway.
the thing that got me when i first played a bonus online was noticing the wagering bar barely crawl on certain pokies while others ticked along like they should. so now i check the contribution list before i have a slap, every time. some titles just don't move the needle and you find out twenty minutes too late, exactly like ben said. screenshots each session too, slotqueen's right, that's your only proof if a cashout goes sideways. and i like that you did the kyc upfront, saves the heartache later when you're waiting on a cheque. keep an eye on which games count fully and stick to them till the playthrough's done, then go back to your favourites.
ah well, we grind on 😉
It's all hit and busted before, folks.
Dead pokie energy in this thread, and I mean that as a compliment, you all did the homework. SlotQueen's screenshot advice is the one thing I'd underline: wagering progress tracking on a small spin sample is exactly when discrepancies appear, so a paper trail beats arguing with support later. I'd add one nuance: watch the hit rate of whichever titles you pick, because a high-volatility game can leave your wagering bar crawling even when contribution counts fully. 📊 Keen to hear what others find on which providers move the bar fastest.
Volatility > vibes.
Wow, contribution rates on some pokies?? Did not know that 😳 been spinning everything on my bonus like a muppet. Should I be checking which titles count 100% before I keep going? 🙏
Learning to clear wagering, go easy 🙏
@ChasingJackpotsPro yes mate, check the 100% list before you spin another cent, learned that the hard way when a "bonus" cleared at half pace on the pokies I actually wanted to play. Bet small while clearing, A$0.40-0.50…
@ChasingJackpotsPro yeah mate stop spinning and check that list first 😅 I learnt this the hard way once. Cleared half a bonus on a pokie that counted bugger all and nearly cried. Find a 100% title you actually enjoy and grind it at small bets like CronullaSouth says, then the wagering's done before you know it 🔥
Backing my slot to the last spin.
@GoldenGirlWins that hurts 😅 nearly did the same myself, cleared a chunk on a pokie that counted bugger all. Where do you find the list, is it in the bonus terms?
New here, soaking it up.
@GoldenGirlWins that hurts 😅 nearly did the same myself, cleared a chunk on a pokie that counted bugger all. Where do you find the list, is it in the bonus terms?
@TiltKing777 yeah it's buried in the bonus T&Cs, usually a table of game contributions, read the fine print before you spin a cent. And while everyone's swapping feel-good stories, got a cashout screenshot? Dave777 and NewcastleSouth claim Stay paid them but I've seen "no dramas" posts turn into month-long pending withdrawals plenty of times. Check the blacklist first too.
Licence first, deposit after.
@ChasingJackpotsPro yes mate, check the 100% list before you spin another cent, learned that the hard way when a "bonus" cleared at half pace on the pokies I actually wanted to play. Bet small while clearing, A$0.40-0.50 a spin territory, keeps the bankroll alive till the wagering's done. And screenshot everything like SlotQueen said 🔥
ChasingJackpotsPro yeah check the contribution list before you burn through it mate, been there myself 😅 Stay's been pretty good to me on the wagering front tbh, cleared a welcome bonus there spinning my favourite pokie and never had a drama with the cashout. Bet small like CronullaSouth says, the wagering still gets done either way 🤑🔥
Backing my slot to the last spin.
@Dave777 same experience here, cashout went through no dramas. Though word is one of the pokies on their 100% list has been running hot this week 😏 those who know, know. Check the mirror in the DMs if you're keen 🤫
Mirror and promo in the DMs.