Your complete guide to casino bonus and gambling terminology
Violating bonus terms to gain unfair advantage, such as having multiple accounts or betting patterns designed to exploit bonuses.
Example:
Creating multiple accounts to claim the welcome bonus multiple times is bonus abuse.
A percentage of your losses returned to you, usually weekly or monthly. Often has no wagering requirements.
Example:
10% cashback on $1,000 in losses gives you $100 back to play with or withdraw.
Bonus spins on slot games, usually with a fixed bet value. Winnings typically have wagering requirements.
Example:
50 free spins at $0.20 per spin = $10 worth of spins. Winnings might have 30x wagering.
The percentage of bets on a game that count toward wagering requirements. Slots usually contribute 100%.
Example:
If blackjack contributes 10%, a $100 bet only counts as $10 toward wagering requirements.
The mathematical advantage the casino has over players, expressed as a percentage. Lower house edge is better for players.
Example:
A game with 2% house edge means the casino expects to keep $2 from every $100 wagered.
Know Your Customer - identity verification process requiring ID, proof of address, and payment verification.
Example:
Upload passport photo and utility bill to verify your identity before large withdrawals.
The maximum amount you can bet per spin or hand while a bonus is active. Exceeding this voids the bonus.
Example:
If max bet is $5, betting $6 per spin will cancel your bonus and forfeit winnings.
The maximum amount you can withdraw from bonus winnings, regardless of how much you win.
Example:
Win $5,000 from a bonus with $500 max cashout = you can only withdraw $500.
Free bonus money or spins given without requiring a deposit. Just register to claim.
Example:
Sign up and get $20 free to play with, no deposit needed. Usually has strict terms.
A system using cryptography to prove game results are random and not manipulated. Common in crypto casinos.
Example:
You can verify each bet result using the seed and hash provided by the casino.
Another term for wagering requirement. The amount you must bet before withdrawing bonus winnings.
Example:
Same as wagering requirement - see that term for details.
Return to Player - the percentage of wagered money a game pays back to players over time. Higher RTP means better odds.
Example:
A slot with 96% RTP returns $96 for every $100 wagered on average over millions of spins.
A bonus that cannot be withdrawn, only used for playing. When you withdraw, the bonus amount is deducted.
Example:
Deposit $100, get $100 sticky bonus = $200 to play. Win $300 and withdraw = $300 - $100 bonus = $200 withdrawal.
How often and how much a slot pays out. High volatility = rare but big wins. Low volatility = frequent but small wins.
Example:
High volatility slots might not pay for 100 spins, then hit a 500x win. Low volatility slots pay small amounts frequently.
The number of times you must bet the bonus amount before you can withdraw winnings. Also called playthrough or rollover.
Example:
A $100 bonus with 40x wagering requires $4,000 in total bets ($100 × 40).