Casino terms

Here we collect various casino terms that are common to encounter but which may not always be easy to understand.

Most common casino terms explained

Wagering requirements

Wagering requirements is a word used when talking about bonuses, because these usually have a so-called wager requirements attached to them.

Volatility

This is a word that describes how high or low volatility a slot machine has. Used to describe how often or frequently a slots game pays out winnings.

RNG

RNG stands for random number generator. It is a technique used by online casinos to guarantee that the outcome of the games cannot be influenced.

RTP

RTP stands for return to player and is a theoretical setting that each slot machine has to determine what percentage it should give back to the players over time.

Paylines

Paylines are used to describe how many lines pay out winnings on a slot machine.That is, how many lines in a game can generate winning combinations, 1,3 or more?

KYC

KYC stands for Know your customer and is a word used by online casinos when you have to verify yourself. It is a must for online casinos to guarantee that no money laundering is possible as all players are verified.

Cluster Pays

Cluster pays are a more modern version of slot machines that have no paylines, instead winnings are generated when at least 5 of the same symbol are clustered next to each other.

Gamble feature

The Gamble feature is used in games that offer us the opportunity to double our winnings when we have won. Also known as double up games!

Buy Bonus

Buy bonus, used in games where we players can buy into the bonus round directly in a specific slots game. Has nothing to do with welcome bonuses!

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