Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across UGRADO.
- AML
- AML (Anti-Money Laundering) refers to laws and procedures that prevent criminals from using gambling to hide illegal funds.
- Bonus Abuse
- Bonus Abuse refers to exploiting promotion rules in ways they weren't intended, which can lead to account suspension.
- Cashback
- Cashback is a promotion that returns a portion of your losses as a bonus, usually credited after a set period.
- Deposit Limit
- Deposit Limit is a cap you set on how much money you can deposit within a chosen time frame.
- Free Spins
- Free Spins are bonus rounds on slot games that let you spin the reels without using your own balance.
- House Edge
- House Edge is the built-in advantage a casino has in a game, expressed as a percentage of each bet.
- KYC
- KYC (Know Your Customer) is the process of verifying your identity to prevent fraud and comply with regulations.
- Licensed Operator
- Licensed Operator is a casino that holds a legal gambling licence from a recognized regulatory authority.
- Live Dealer
- Live Dealer streams a real human dealer to you, allowing you to play table games like blackjack and roulette in real time.
- Loyalty Program
- Loyalty Program rewards regular play with points that can be exchanged for bonuses, cash, or exclusive perks.
- Match Bonus
- Match Bonus is a promotion that the casino matches a percentage of your deposit, giving you extra funds to play with.
- Maximum Bet
- Maximum Bet is the highest amount you can wager on a single game round, often set to limit bonus abuse.
- Minimum Deposit
- Minimum Deposit is the smallest amount you must fund your account with to claim a bonus or start playing.
- No-Deposit Bonus
- No-Deposit Bonus is a free credit or spins given just for signing up, without needing to deposit money.
- Odds
- Odds represent the likelihood of a specific outcome and determine how much you can win if your bet is successful.
- Progressive Jackpot
- Progressive Jackpot is a prize pool that grows each time the game is played and can be won randomly or through a specific combination.
- Provably Fair
- Provably Fair is a system that lets players verify that each game result is random and not manipulated.
- RNG
- RNG (Random Number Generator) is the software that ensures the outcome of each game round is completely random.
- RTP
- Return to Player (RTP) is the percentage of total bets a game pays back to players over time.
- Self-Exclusion
- Self-Exclusion allows you to temporarily or permanently block your account to help control gambling activity.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you risk on a single bet or game round.
- Terms & Conditions
- Terms & Conditions are the rules and restrictions that govern how you can use a casino's bonuses and services.
- Volatility
- Volatility measures how often and how much a slot game pays out; high volatility means bigger but rarer wins.
- Wagering Requirement
- Wagering Requirement is the number of times you must bet the bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.
- Withdrawal Limit
- Withdrawal Limit is the maximum amount you can cash out within a given period, often tied to account tier.