Step 1: identify the qualifying action
Find whether the offer requires a first deposit, a code, opt-in or another stated action. “New customer” may have an account or household definition. Record the condition exactly enough to distinguish it from the headline; do not assume a code overrides eligibility rules.
Step 2: calculate the credit and cap
For a hypothetical 50% match on an 80-unit deposit with a 30-unit cap, the credit is 30 units, not 40. This example deliberately uses a deposit above the amount needed to reach the cap so the limitation is visible. It does not describe a current promotion.
Step 3: define the turnover calculation
If that 30-unit credit has 5× bonus-only wagering, the stated turnover is 150 units. Do not substitute deposited money into the formula unless the applicable terms explicitly define that base. The welcome-bonus guide compares alternative structures and explains their limits.
Step 4: identify qualifying activity
Read game exclusions, contribution rates and maximum stakes. If an illustrative 10-unit round contributes 20%, it adds 2 units towards turnover. We checked that calculation separately from the credit calculation because the same number cannot represent both the stake and its contribution.
Step 5: trace the release condition
Record the expiry timezone, withdrawal cap and treatment of unused credit. Then ask whether the resulting winnings are cash or still restricted. The outcome of this five-step check is a terms record, not a prediction of profit. If a field remains unresolved, label it and stop the assessment instead of filling it with an assumption.
Keep the bonus type and the withdrawal route separate: completing promotion conditions does not eliminate account checks or prove a particular payment speed.
