10% of house edge — not 10% of your bet.
During the current 30-day welcome package, Cloudbet says eligible players receive 10% of the house edge generated by each qualifying bet. The amount depends on the game and on Cloudbet's calculation, so two equal-sized bets can produce different rakeback.
How the rakeback calculation works
Rakeback is based on the mathematical house edge, not simply the amount staked. The example below is illustrative: the real value is calculated by Cloudbet and depends on eligible play.
| Example step | Illustrative value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible stake | $100 | The amount placed on the example game |
| Example house edge | 4% | $4 theoretical house edge on that stake |
| Welcome rakeback | 10% of $4 | $0.40 illustrative rakeback — not $10 |
Playing more only to increase rakeback also increases the amount exposed to gambling losses. Rakeback does not remove the house edge.
How earned rakeback is paid
Cloudbet's current welcome terms divide each earned rakeback amount into two parts. Thirty percent is credited directly to the account. The remaining 70% is added to the rewards calendar in six equal instalments, released every 48 hours.
| Portion | Destination | Important condition |
|---|---|---|
| 30% | Credited directly to the account | Part of the rakeback already earned |
| 70% | Six rewards-calendar instalments | Each instalment is released every 48 hours |
| Calendar claim | Manual claim required | Unclaimed awards are forfeited after 24 hours |
How to avoid missing a calendar reward
- Confirm that the welcome package activated after your first deposit.
- Open the rewards calendar regularly rather than relying only on the headline balance.
- Check which instalments have unlocked and note the displayed expiry time.
- Claim an unlocked instalment within 24 hours or the current terms say it is forfeited.
What happens after the welcome package?
The welcome package ends after 30 days from the first deposit or when its $2,500 cap is reached, whichever happens first. Cloudbet says players then move into Cloudbet Rewards, where rakeback rates and additional rewards depend partly on VIP tier and temporary TURBO boosts. Those later rates should not be confused with the fixed 10% welcome rate.
Primary sources
- Cloudbet Terms — section 8.4, Welcome Package
- Cloudbet rewards and promotions overview
- Cloudbet welcome package page
- Cloudbet Rewards overview
Terms last checked: 28 August 2026. Operator terms can change.