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Anniversary Gifts: Special bonuses or rewards given to players on the anniversary of their registration or other significant dates.
Ante: An initial bet required in some games before a hand is dealt.
Baccarat: A card game in which players aim to have a hand with a point value closest to 9.
B
Bankroll: The total amount of money a player has set aside for gambling.
Betting Limits: The minimum and maximum amounts that can be wagered on a single bet.
Blackjack: A popular card game where players try to get a hand value closest to 21 without going over.
Bonus: Extra funds or spins given to players, often as an incentive for signing up or depositing.
Bonus Code: A specific code provided by casinos that players must enter to claim a bonus.
Bonus Hunting: The act of signing up to multiple online casinos to claim the welcome bonuses and then withdrawing the money without regular gameplay.
C
Cashable Bonus: A type of bonus that allows players to withdraw the bonus money after meeting certain wagering requirements.
Cashback: A percentage of losses returned to the player over a specified period.
Cold Streak: A period during which a player experiences a consistent run of bad luck.
Comp Points: Points earned by playing games in a casino, which can often be converted into bonuses or other rewards.
D
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Specials: Time-bound promotions offered regularly.
Dealer: The person or virtual entity that distributes cards or manages a game.
Deposit: Money added to a casino account to start playing.
Deposit Bonus: A bonus awarded after players make a deposit. Often presented as a percentage of the deposit amount.
Double Down: In blackjack, to double the initial bet in exchange for one more card.
E
Edge Sorting: A controversial technique where players determine the value of face-down cards based on subtle, unintentional differences in the card backs.
Even Money: A bet that pays out 1:1.
Exclusive Offers: Special promotions available only to a selected group of players, often high rollers or VIP members.
F
Fixed Jackpot: A jackpot of a set amount, as opposed to a progressive jackpot.
Free Play Bonus: A type of bonus where the casino gives players free credits to play games for a specific time frame.
Free Spins: Spins on slot machines given as bonuses that don’t cost any money.
G
Gamble Feature: A feature in some slot games where players can try to multiply their winnings.
Gaming Commission: Regulatory bodies that oversee and license gaming operations.
H
High Roller: A player who places large bets.
House Edge: The advantage the casino has over the players.
Hot Streak: A period during which a player experiences a consistent run of good luck.
I
Insurance: In blackjack, a side bet that the dealer has a blackjack when showing an Ace.
J
Jackpot: The highest prize in a game, especially in slot machines.
K
Keno: A lottery-style game where players pick numbers and hope they match the drawn numbers.
L
La Partage: A roulette rule where players lose only half of their even-money bets if the ball lands on 0.
Leaderboard Prizes: Prizes given to players who rank high in tournaments or promotional challenges.
Live Dealer Games: Online casino games with real human dealers, streamed in real-time.
Loyalty Bonus: Rewards given to players who have been with an online casino for a prolonged period or have reached a certain level in the casino’s loyalty or VIP program.
Loyalty Program: A reward system for players who frequently play at the casino.
M
Match Bonus: A type of bonus where the casino matches a player’s deposit by a certain percentage.
Martingale System: A betting strategy where players double their bet after each loss.
Milestone Bonuses: Rewards given when a player reaches a specific milestone, be it in terms of deposits, bets, or time spent on the platform.
Multiplier: A feature in slot games that multiplies winnings.
N
No Deposit Bonus: A bonus given without needing a deposit. It’s often smaller than deposit bonuses.
O
Odds: The probability of a particular outcome.
Overlay: When a casino or poker room adds extra money to a prize pool, typically in tournaments.
P
Payline: A line in a slot machine where symbols must align to result in a win.
Payout Percentage: The amount of money that will be returned to players as winnings over the long run.
Pit Boss: A casino employee who oversees the gaming tables, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Pokie: A term used in New Zealand and Australia for slot machines.
Progressive Jackpot: A jackpot that grows each time the game is played and the jackpot is not won.
Promo Code: Similar to a bonus code, used to claim special promotions.
Q
Quads: Another term for Four of a Kind in poker.
R
Raffle Entries: Chances to win prizes by entering a draw, often given as part of promotional campaigns.
Redeemable Credits: Credits that can be converted into real money or bonuses once certain criteria are met.
Reel: The spinning columns with symbols in a slot machine.
Refer-a-Friend Bonus: A reward given to players who refer a new player to the casino.
Reload Bonus: A bonus given to existing players when they deposit money into their casino accounts again.
Return to Player (RTP): The percentage of all the wagered money a slot machine will pay back to players over time.
RNG (Random Number Generator): A system that ensures game outcomes are random.
Rollover Requirement: The number of times a bonus must be played through before it can be withdrawn.
S
Scatter Symbol: In slot games, a symbol that pays out regardless of its position on the reels.
Seasonal Promotions: Offers tied to specific seasons or holidays.
Sign-Up Bonus: A one-time bonus given to new players when they register at an online casino.
Slots Tournament: A competition where players play slots for a certain period and aim to win the most.
Sticky Bonus: A type of casino bonus that can be used to play but can’t be withdrawn.
T
Table Games: Casino games that are played on a table, like blackjack, roulette, and baccarat.
Tier Benefits: Advantages and rewards provided to players based on their level or tier in a casino’s loyalty program.
Tilt: When a player allows their emotions to negatively affect their play, often due to losses.
T&C (Terms and Conditions): The rules and regulations set by the casino.
U
Underlay: A bet that has less value than what is actually paid.
V
Variance: Refers to the level of risk associated with a slot game; high variance means bigger but less frequent payouts, and low variance means smaller but more frequent payouts.
VIP Points: Points accumulated based on the player’s activity, which determines their status in a casino’s VIP or loyalty program.
VIP Program: An exclusive loyalty program for high-stake players or regular patrons.
W
Wager: Another term for bet.
Wagering Requirement: The amount players must bet in order to release their bonuses into their main cash balance.
Welcome Offer: Incentives given to new players upon registering, which can include deposit matches, free spins, or other bonuses.
Wild Symbol: A symbol in slot games that can substitute for other symbols to create a winning combination.
Withdrawal: Taking out money from a casino account.
Z
Zero Lounge: A section in some casinos with no house edge games.