Glossary

A

Autoplay – Automatically spins the reels for a set number of rounds.
Ante – A small forced bet placed before cards are dealt.
All-in – Betting all of your remaining chips.
Affiliate – A partner promoting casinos in exchange for commission.

B

Bonus – Extra funds or spins offered by a casino.
Bankroll – The total money you’ve set aside for gambling.
Bet – The amount of money staked on a game or round.
Bonus Abuse – Exploiting bonus offers against their terms.
Buy-in – The amount needed to enter a game or tournament.

C

Cashback – A refund on a percentage of losses.
Croupier – The dealer in charge of casino table games.
Cashout – The process of withdrawing your winnings.
Cold Slot – A slot that hasn’t paid out recently.

D

Deposit – Money added to your casino account.
Demo Mode – Free play mode with no real money at stake.
Double Down – In blackjack, doubling your bet for one extra card.
Download Casino – A casino platform requiring software installation.
Daily Jackpot – A jackpot that must be won each day.

E

Edge – The advantage held by the house or player.
E-wallet – A digital wallet used for casino transactions.
Exclusive Bonus – A bonus only available via specific platforms.
Expanding Wild – A wild symbol that expands to cover reels.
Expected Value – The average amount a player can expect to win/lose.

F

Free Spins – Spins offered for free, usually on slots.
Free Play – Playing games without risking real money.
Fixed Odds – A set payout for a winning outcome.
Freeroll – A tournament with no entry fee but real prizes.
Freespins Wagering – The playthrough requirements tied to free spins.

G

Gamble Feature – A risk game to double or lose winnings.
Game Provider – A company that creates casino games.
GTD (Guaranteed) – A guaranteed prize pool in a tournament.
Gaming License – Official authorization to operate a casino.
Grand Jackpot – The highest tier in progressive jackpots.

H

High Roller – A player who bets large amounts of money.
Hot Slot – A slot that has recently paid out.
House Edge – The casino’s built-in advantage over players.
Hand – The cards dealt to a player.
Hit – To request another card in blackjack.

I

Instant Play – Games playable directly in your browser.
Insurance – A side bet in blackjack against a dealer’s blackjack.
iGaming – Online gambling or betting.
Interac – A Canadian payment method for deposits and withdrawals.
In-Play Betting – Placing bets during a live sports event.

J

Jackpot – A large payout, often progressive.
Joker – A wild card in some poker games.
Junket – A VIP gambling trip arranged by a third party.
Jackpot Slot – A slot offering a potential large win.
Jacks or Better – A video poker variant paying for pairs of Jacks+.

K

Keno – A lottery-style game with random number draws.
KYC (Know Your Customer) – Identity verification required by casinos.
Key Symbol – A crucial symbol for bonus features.
Kill Switch – A tool for self-exclusion or gambling control.
Kickback – A small reward given for ongoing play or losses.

L

Live Casino – Games streamed with real dealers in real time.
Loyalty Program – Rewards system for regular players.
Lines – The number of paylines in a slot game.
Low Volatility – Games that pay out smaller wins more often.
Limit – The maximum or minimum stake allowed at a table.

M

Multiplier – Increases winnings by a fixed factor.
Match Bonus – A bonus matching a percentage of your deposit.
Max Bet – The highest amount you can wager in a round.
Mobile Casino – A casino optimized for smartphones and tablets.
Megaways – A dynamic slots system offering thousands of ways to win.

N

No Deposit Bonus – A bonus offered without requiring a deposit.
Nudge – A slot feature that moves reels to improve outcomes.
Net Win – Total winnings minus your bets.
Number Bet – Betting on a specific number (roulette, keno, etc.).
Nickname – Your visible username in a casino or tournament.

O

Odds – The probability of a particular outcome.
Over/Under – A type of sports bet predicting totals.
Online Casino – A website offering casino games for real money.
One-Handed Play – Playing one slot or table at a time.
Operator – The company running an online casino.

P

Payline – A line across reels where winning symbols align.
Progressive Jackpot – A jackpot that increases as players wager.
Playthrough – The number of times a bonus must be wagered.
Payout – The amount won from a bet.
Push – A tie between player and dealer; your bet is returned.

Q

Quick Spin – A faster animation mode for spinning slots.
Qualifying Bet – A required bet to activate a bonus.
Quarter Slot – A slot machine with $0.25 bets.
Quads – Four of a kind in poker.
Queue Time – Waiting time before a bonus or game starts.

R

RNG (Random Number Generator) – Ensures game results are random.
RTP (Return to Player) – Percentage of wagered money paid back to players.
Reload Bonus – A bonus on deposits made after the first one.
Reels – The vertical columns in a slot machine.
Risk Game – A feature to gamble your win for a chance to double it.

S

Slot – A casino game with spinning reels and symbols.
Scatter – A symbol triggering bonus rounds or free spins.
Sticky Bonus – A bonus you can’t withdraw, only use for play.
Stake – The amount you bet on a game.
Sweepstakes Casino – A legal model using virtual currencies in the U.S.

T

Turnover – The total amount wagered during a period.
Table Game – Classic games like blackjack, roulette, and baccarat.
Tournament – A timed event where players compete for prizes.
Tilt – Emotional play often leading to poor decisions.
Turbo Mode – Speeds up gameplay animations.

U

Underage Gambling – Illegal gambling by individuals under legal age.
Upswing – A lucky or profitable streak of play.
User Interface (UI) – The layout and design of the casino platform.
Unibet – A well-known online betting operator.
Unlimited Spins – Spins that continue under specific bonus conditions.

V

Volatility – The risk level and win frequency of a game.
VIP Program – Exclusive perks for high-volume players.
Video Slot – A digital slot with animations and features.
Variance – A statistical measure of payout fluctuations.
Virtual Sports – Digitally simulated sports betting.

W

Wagering Requirement – Times you must bet a bonus before withdrawing.
Welcome Bonus – A bonus given to new players on signup or first deposit.
Wild Symbol – Substitutes for other symbols to create wins.
Withdrawal Limit – The max amount you can cash out within a period.
Win Cap – The maximum amount you can win from a bonus or game.

X

X Feature – A branded or special bonus mechanic in certain slots.
xBet – A notation for multiplying stake amounts (e.g., 50x bet).
Xtreme Volatility – Describes games with very high payout variance.

Y

Yield – Return generated from bets over time.
Yellow Card – Warning or penalty in sports betting.
Yggdrasil – A popular casino game provider.
Yearly Turnover – The total annual wager amount.
Your Balance – Your current available funds in the casino.

Z

Zero House Edge – A rare game with no built-in casino advantage.
Zimpler – A mobile payment method for online casinos.
Zero Bet – A roulette bet on the single zero.
Zoning – Dividing play sessions to control bankroll.
Zodiac Slots – Slot games themed around astrological signs.

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