Key points
- With a non-sticky (or "parachute") bonus, your real money and bonus money are kept separate, and you play with real money first.
- If you win while still on real money, you can usually withdraw and give up the bonus.
- Once the real-money balance is used up, the bonus balance comes into play with its wagering requirement.
- Check whether the operator really keeps the balances separate, and what happens to your deposit if you cancel.
Real money first
A sticky bonus is mixed with your deposit, so wagering applies to everything before you can withdraw. A non-sticky bonus keeps two balances. Your bets use the real-money balance first. The bonus balance is used only when the real money runs out.
Worked example
You deposit €100 and receive a €100 non-sticky bonus with 35× wagering on the bonus.
- Scenario A: your real balance grows to €250 before the bonus is touched. You can withdraw €250 and forfeit the bonus. No wagering applies.
- Scenario B: you lose the €100 real balance. The €100 bonus becomes active, and you must wager 35 × €100 = €3,500 before any winnings can be withdrawn.
- With a sticky bonus, in Scenario A the whole €250 would stay locked until the wagering was complete.
Terms to check
- Does the order really run real money first?
- Can you withdraw real winnings without losing the deposit itself?
- Does a withdrawal request automatically cancel the bonus?
- What are the maximum bet and game contribution while the bonus is active?
- Is there a cap on winnings from the bonus balance?
Sources
- Spillemyndigheden, Borgere og spillere: offers, bonuses and wagering requirements Checked 3 November 2026.
Limitations: figures are illustrative. Operators define "non-sticky" differently, so read the exact terms.