Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across SONA101.
- Accumulator
- Accumulator is a single bet that links multiple selections; all selections must win for the bet to pay out, multiplying the odds.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total amount of money you have set aside for betting, separate from your everyday finances.
- Bonus Abuse
- Bonus Abuse is the practice of exploiting promotional offers in ways not intended, which can lead to account suspension.
- Cash Out
- Cash Out allows you to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on current odds.
- Cashback
- Cashback is a refund of a percentage of your net losses over a set period, credited as bonus funds.
- Deposit Cashback
- Deposit Cashback is a promotion that returns a percentage of your deposit as a bonus, often subject to wagering.
- Free Spins
- Free Spins give you a set number of slot rounds without using your own balance, often tied to a specific game.
- House Edge
- House Edge is the mathematical advantage the casino holds in any game, expressed as a percentage of each bet.
- In-Play Betting
- In-Play Betting lets you place bets on a match or game while it is already in progress, with odds that update as the event unfolds.
- KYC
- KYC is the process of verifying your identity, usually by providing ID and proof of address, to comply with legal and security standards.
- Live Dealer
- Live Dealer games stream a real human dealer to your device, allowing you to play table games in real time.
- Maximum Bet
- Maximum Bet is the highest amount you can stake on a single bet, often limited to prevent bonus abuse.
- Minimum Deposit
- Minimum Deposit is the smallest amount of money you need to add to your account to qualify for a bonus or start playing.
- Odds
- Odds represent the likelihood of an outcome and determine how much you can win if your bet is correct.
- Progressive Jackpot
- Progressive Jackpot is a prize pool that grows each time the game is played and can be won randomly or via a special round.
- Provably Fair
- Provably Fair is a system that lets players verify that each game result was generated fairly, using cryptographic hashes.
- RNG
- RNG stands for Random Number Generator, the software that ensures game outcomes are completely random and fair.
- RTP
- RTP stands for Return to Player, the percentage of total bets a game pays back to players over time.
- Scatter Symbol
- Scatter Symbol is a special icon in slots that can trigger bonus rounds or free spins regardless of where it lands on the reels.
- Self-Exclusion
- Self-Exclusion is a tool that lets you temporarily or permanently block your account, helping you control gambling activity.
- Underage Gambling
- Underage Gambling refers to any participation in betting activities by individuals below the legal age, which is prohibited.
- Volatility
- Volatility tells 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 a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it.
- Welcome Bonus
- Welcome Bonus is a promotion that matches or adds extra value to your first deposit, giving you extra funds to play with.
- Wild Symbol
- Wild Symbol acts like a joker in slot games, substituting for other symbols to create winning combinations.