VIP programmes: what the points mean for table players and bettors
By Kristaps Birznieks · updated October 2026
A VIP or loyalty programme rewards regular play. Every stake earns points, points raise your tier, and higher tiers unlock better terms — a personal manager, faster processing of withdrawals, cashback or gifts. That sounds straightforward, but there are a few things a live table player or bettor should understand before chasing a tier.
How points are usually earned
Points are based on turnover, not on losses. Different games often earn at different rates: slots earn faster, live tables slower, because their house edge is lower. In sports, points may depend on the odds, and bets at very short prices may not count at all. The exact table is published by the operator in the programme's terms.
The real price of a tier
To reach the next tier you have to stake a certain amount. Turnover is not the same as loss, but it carries an expected loss. Example: if a tier requires €20,000 of turnover and you play baccarat on Banker (about 1.06% house edge), the expected loss is around €212. At European roulette (2.70%) the same turnover costs about €540 on average. That figure is the approximate "price" of the tier, and it should be compared with what the tier actually gives you.
What is valuable in a tier
- cashback paid in cash — it directly reduces losses;
- faster withdrawal processing — if it is genuinely written into the terms;
- higher table limits — relevant only if you bet large;
- a personal contact — useful when there is a dispute.
Gifts and invitations are pleasant, but they are not a reason to increase your turnover.
A warning sign
VIP status is designed to encourage more play. If you notice that you are playing to avoid dropping a tier, or a manager offers you bonuses right after a losing streak, treat it as a signal to stop and review your limits. The tools are on responsible gambling, and longer breaks are covered on self-exclusion.
How to assess a programme before joining
Find three things in the terms: how many points one euro earns in your usual game, how many points the next tier needs, and what each tier concretely gives. Work out the turnover needed for the tier and multiply it by the house edge. If the tier's benefits are worth less than that expected loss, the programme is a pleasant side effect of your normal play — never a target.
Compared with other offers
If a programme's main value is cashback, compare it with ordinary cashback. If points can be swapped for bonus funds, those funds are subject to wagering requirements. A comparison of house edges across tables is on table games.
Every figure on this page is an example for the arithmetic. Percentages, multipliers, deadlines and limits are set by the operator and can change at any time — the cashier and the bonus terms on the operator's site are what count.