VIP programme: points are paid for with turnover
VIP programmes reward turnover with points, levels and benefits: bigger cashback, higher withdrawal limits, personal account managers. Amounts, percentages and deadlines are set by the operator and change; the current ones are in each promotion's terms. This guide by Mariela Briceño explains how to read one without forgetting what climbing costs.
Go to the offerHow they usually work
Each unit staked earns points, sometimes at different rates per game — slots often earn more than tables. Enough points move you up a level. Some programmes let you exchange points for balance; others only grant benefits.
The sum few people do
If a level requires 10,000 units of monthly slot turnover at 96% RTP, the expected cost of that turnover is about 400 units. If the level's benefits are worth less, climbing does not pay. Illustrative, but the method works for any programme.
Benefits that actually help
- Higher withdrawal limits, if you already play large amounts.
- Cash rebates with no wagering.
- Faster help with payment issues.
Signals to watch
Messages from a "VIP manager" encouraging deposits, gifts after a losing run, or monthly targets that push you to play more. If you notice them, it is a good moment to set deposit limits on the account.
Expiring points
Check whether points or status expire with inactivity. A programme that makes you play every month to keep what you earned is designed to do exactly that.
Managers and gifts
A personal account manager can be helpful with payments or verification, but their role is also to keep you playing. Treat gifts, free spins or bonuses offered after a losing streak as marketing, and keep your own monthly budget as the only number that decides how much you deposit.
Frequently asked questions
How do I join the VIP programme?
Do slots earn more points?
Is climbing levels worth it?
Can I lose a level?
The VIP programme in short
Points for turnover, levels and benefits. Work out what each level's turnover costs before chasing it.