Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across UGRADO.
- Affiliate
- A marketing partner who promotes the casino in exchange for a commission based on the players they refer.
- AML
- Anti‑Money Laundering policies that require casinos to monitor and report suspicious financial activities.
- Bonus Hunting
- The practice of repeatedly claiming bonuses across multiple accounts to exploit wagering terms.
- Cashback
- A percentage of your net losses returned to you, usually as bonus credit to use on the site.
- Deposit Method
- The payment option you use to add funds to your account, such as e‑wallet, bank transfer, or card.
- Free Spins
- Complimentary rounds on a slot machine that let you play without using your own money.
- Game Provider
- The company that creates the casino games, such as Microgaming or Pragmatic Play, influencing game quality and variety.
- House Edge
- The built-in advantage the casino has in any game, expressed as a percentage of each bet.
- KYC
- Know Your Customer process where the casino verifies your identity to prevent fraud and comply with regulations.
- License
- Official approval from a gaming authority that confirms the casino operates legally and fairly.
- Live Dealer
- Real human dealers streamed to your screen, allowing you to play table games like blackjack or roulette in real time.
- Loyalty Program
- A rewards system that gives you points or perks the more you play, often redeemable for bonuses or gifts.
- Mobile Compatibility
- The ability of a casino site or app to run smoothly on smartphones and tablets.
- No Deposit Bonus
- A small bonus you receive just for signing up, without needing to make a deposit.
- Odds
- The probability of a particular outcome occurring, which also determines how much you can win.
- Progressive Jackpot
- A prize pool that grows each time the game is played and can be won randomly or through a specific combination.
- Provably Fair
- A system that lets players verify each game result is random and not manipulated by the casino.
- RNG
- Random Number Generator, a software algorithm that ensures game outcomes are completely unpredictable.
- RTP
- Return to Player percentage indicates how much a slot or game pays back to players over a large number of rounds.
- Self‑Exclusion
- A player‑initiated option to temporarily or permanently block your account to help control gambling.
- Stake
- The amount of money you wager on a single bet or game round.
- Time Limit
- A restriction on how long you have to meet wagering requirements before a bonus expires.
- Volatility
- Describes how often and how much a game pays out; high volatility means bigger but rarer wins.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet the bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it.
- Withdrawal Limit
- The maximum amount you can cash out within a set period, often set by the casino.