Stake Turnover vs. Valid Turnover — What’s the Difference?

Turnover can be confusing, especially when you’re using bonuses, cashback, or promotions. This article explains the two types of turnover you’ll see on Sportmarket and when each one applies.

Stake Turnover is the total amount you bet — simply how much you put on the table.

Used for:

Valid Turnover is used when a bonus, cashback, or promotion includes a turnover requirement.

For each bet, we look at two values:

The Valid Turnover is the smaller of these two values. This makes the turnover requirement fair and based on real risk.

Here’s how it works in practice:

Only settled, non-void bets count towards Valid Turnover.

Different bets carry different levels of risk. For example:

If we counted only the stake for every bet, people could meet requirements with low-risk bets without meaningful play. Valid Turnover makes the system fairer and prevents that kind of behaviour.

Valid Turnover applies when a turnover requirement is part of:

When you see a requirement to complete turnover before withdrawing, that refers to Valid Turnover.

Valid Turnover ensures betting activity used for promotional requirements reflects real betting risk and engagement.

If you want a deeper walkthrough of how turnover impacts your account or a personalised example, feel free to reach out to our support team!