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Take the classic example from Bet365: they advertise \u201cdeposit 15 play with 60\u201d as if you\u2019re getting 60 chances for the price of a coffee. In reality, the conversion rate is 4\u202f:\u202f1, so each \u201cchance\u201d is worth just 25p of real cash, not counting the 2.5\u202f% rake that drains the pot every roll.<\/p>\n
And the math gets uglier when you factor in wagering requirements. A typical 30x playthrough on a \u00a315 bonus means you must wager \u00a3450 before you can withdraw any winnings, which, at a 2.5\u202f% edge, expects you to lose about \u00a311.25 on average before seeing a single pound of profit.<\/p>\n
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