I don't know if how much is their wagering requirement but 10k dollars must be the minimum for the first level of VIP in most casinos. Was it higher than that? If yes then don't stress yourself out but just enjoy the game like you used to do.
Yes, most casinos do have a wagering requirement of $10k to reach the first VIP level.
But actually $ 10k total wager to reach the VIP level is not a large and long amount to be achieved by a gambler who is really actively playing or betting on a gambling platform because with an amount of $ 10k gamblers can take advantage of the various bonuses that are given by the gambling platform to its customers who reach the VIP level.
Maybe some gamblers will object and will think it's impossible to reach that amount, but without them realizing that by continuing to play, the amount of the bet will accumulate little by little so it won't feel like they can reach it.
And it's true as you said if someone has objections and it's difficult to catch the VIP level then just enjoy a game 🤣.