Glossary
Casino and gambling terms explained
Common Casino Terms
- Bet
- Wager placed on a game outcome
- Bankroll
- Total money available for gambling
- Bonus
- Extra credits or free spins from casino
- RTP (Return to Player)
- Percentage of stakes paid back to players over time
- Volatility
- How often and how much a game pays out
- Jackpot
- Top prize in a game
- Payline
- Pattern needed to win in slots
- Wild Symbol
- Substitute for any other symbol
- Scatter Symbol
- Triggers bonus features or free spins
- Multiplier
- Increases win amount by specified factor
Betting Terms
- Odds
- Probability expressed as ratios (1.50, 2.00, etc.)
- Accumulator
- Multiple bets combined into one
- In-Play
- Betting during event (live betting)
- Stake
- Amount wagered
- Payout
- Total returned including stake