Poker bonuses have varying playthrough requirements with the most common being a $5 chunk of the bonus released for every $25 in rake. Most online poker sites don’t give you the entire bonus upfront but in increments. The more you play, the faster your bonus is unlocked. Let’s take a look at a common scenario where you’ve deposited $200 with a %100 deposit bonus. The bonus clears at $5 per every $25 in rake. You can start playing and you should keep an eye on the points you’re earning. When you’ve reached the first $25 in rake, the part of the bonus is automatically deposited in your poker balance. Then you can use the bonus money to play some more or cash out.