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Most casinos cap the amount you can get back too. For example, Mr Rex offers up to 15% on table games during weekends but caps it at £500. Virgin Games only gives £10 cashback on Signature Live Blackjack after wagering £50.

The Netherlands gambling authority (KSA) has actually restricted loss-based cashback bonuses because they encourage excessive gambling. Their chairman René Jansen specifically said these bonuses “encourage excessive participation” where “players bet higher, take more risks and play more often.”