Reference

Casino terms glossary

Every casino term you'll meet on this site — and at the cashier — defined without the jargon.

The essentials

RTP (Return to Player). The % of wagers a game returns over the very long run. 96% RTP = 4% house edge.

House edge. The casino's built-in mathematical advantage — why the house wins over time.

RNG. Random number generator; the software that makes each result independent and random.

Wagering / playthrough. How many times you must bet a bonus before withdrawing (e.g. 40×).

Volatility / variance. How a game pays — low = frequent small wins, high = rare big wins.

No-deposit bonus. Bonus funds just for signing up, usually with a max cash-out cap.

Deposit match. A bonus matching a % of your deposit.

Max cash-out. The most you can withdraw from a bonus win.

Game weighting. How much each game contributes to wagering (slots ~100%, table games less).

KYC / FICA. Identity verification (ID + proof of address) required before payouts.

Instant EFT. A fast bank transfer method (e.g. Ozow, SiD) popular in South Africa.

Progressive jackpot. A prize pool that grows from every bet until someone wins it.

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