How the Carnival welcome offer works
The headline figure is a matched deposit: Carnival adds a percentage of what you pay in, up to a stated cap. Paying in above that cap adds no extra bonus, so the efficient deposit is the one that exactly reaches it.
Wagering at Carnival, in plain numbers
Wagering is how many times the bonus must be staked before it becomes withdrawable. A C$100 bonus at 35x means C$3,500 of stakes. If the requirement also covers your deposit, the real figure doubles — which is why the basis matters far more than the headline size.
What decides whether an offer is worth taking
Four terms do most of the work: the multiplier, what it applies to, which games contribute, and how long you have. Slots usually count 100% toward wagering at Carnival, while live and table games often count 10% or nothing at all.
Claiming and verification
Opt in before depositing — offers are rarely applied retroactively. Complete verification early, because Carnival releases a first withdrawal only after identity, address and payment method are confirmed.
You can always decline
Playing with your own funds keeps withdrawals unrestricted. A bonus is worth taking only when the wagering is realistic at stakes you would have played anyway.