Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across SONA101.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total amount of money you set aside for betting, separate from everyday finances.
- Bet Slip
- A bet slip is a digital record that lists your selected bets, odds, and potential payout before you confirm.
- Bonus Code
- A bonus code is a short string you enter when depositing to unlock a specific promotion or extra funds.
- Cash Out
- Cash out lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Cashback
- Cashback is a promotion that returns a portion of your losses as bonus money, usually subject to wagering.
- Free Spin
- A free spin lets you play a slot round without using your own money, though any wins may have wagering attached.
- House Edge
- House edge is the built-in advantage that ensures the casino makes a profit over the long term, expressed as a percentage.
- In-Play
- In-play betting allows you to place or change bets on a match or game while it is still happening.
- KYC
- KYC means the process of verifying your identity with documents to comply with legal and security rules.
- Live Dealer
- A live dealer streams a real person dealing cards or spinning a wheel so you can play in real time.
- Maximum Bet
- Maximum bet is the highest amount you can stake on a single game round, often limited on bonus rounds.
- Minimum Deposit
- Minimum deposit is the smallest amount you must add to your account to fund gameplay or claim bonuses.
- Moneyline
- Moneyline is a straight bet on which team or player will win a match, without point spreads.
- Odds
- Odds indicate how likely an outcome is and how much you can win if your bet is correct.
- Over/Under
- Over/under is a bet on whether a statistic, like total goals, will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A parlay combines multiple bets into one; all selections must win for you to get a payout.
- Progressive Jackpot
- A progressive jackpot is a prize pool that grows each time the game is played and can be won randomly or through a special combo.
- Referral Bonus
- A referral bonus rewards you with a bonus when you invite a friend who signs up and deposits.
- RNG
- RNG stands for the software that ensures each game result is random and not influenced by the casino.
- RTP
- RTP stands for the percentage of total bets a game returns to players over time, expressed as a number like 96%.
- Self-Exclusion
- Self-exclusion lets you temporarily block your own account if you feel you need a break from gambling.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Volatility
- Volatility describes how often and how large a slot’s payouts are; high volatility means bigger but less frequent wins.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings earned from it.
- Withdrawal Limit
- Withdrawal limit is the maximum amount you can take out from your account within a set period.