Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across BetCity666.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian Handicap gives a half-goal or quarter-goal advantage to one team, eliminating the draw option and reducing risk.
- Bonus Round
- A bonus round is an extra game or set of free spins that is triggered by specific symbols and often offers higher payouts.
- Cashback
- Cashback is a promotion that returns a portion of your losses as bonus money, giving you a second chance to play.
- Deposit Limit
- A deposit limit sets the maximum amount of money you can add to your account within a chosen time period.
- Free Spins
- Free spins give you a set number of plays on a slot without using your own money, with any wins usually subject to wagering.
- House Edge
- House edge is the mathematical advantage the casino has in any game, expressed as a percentage of each bet.
- In-Play
- In-Play betting lets you place bets on a match while it is happening, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- KYC
- KYC means the process of verifying your identity with documents to prevent fraud and comply with regulations.
- Loyalty Points
- Loyalty points are earned each time you play and can be exchanged for bonuses, free spins, or other rewards.
- Moneyline
- Moneyline is a simple bet on which team or player will win a match, with odds shown as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- Odds represent the likelihood of a particular outcome and determine how much you can win relative to your bet.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under is a bet on whether the total score of a match will be higher or lower than a number set by the sportsbook.
- Parlay
- A parlay combines multiple bets into one; all selections must win for the parlay to pay out, increasing the potential reward.
- Point Spread
- Point spread is a handicap given to the underdog to level the playing field, requiring the favorite to win by a certain margin.
- Progressive Jackpot
- A progressive jackpot grows each time the game is played and can be won randomly or through a special combination.
- Provably Fair
- Provably Fair describes a system that lets players verify that each game result is random and not manipulated.
- RNG
- RNG stands for the algorithm that ensures every game outcome is random and fair, preventing any predictability.
- RTP
- RTP stands for the percentage of total bets a game returns to players over time, so a higher RTP means a better chance of getting money back.
- Scatter Symbol
- A scatter symbol is a special icon that can trigger bonus features like free spins or multipliers no matter where it lands.
- Self-Exclusion
- Self-exclusion is a tool that lets you temporarily or permanently block your account to help you stop gambling.
- VIP
- VIP status is offered to high-spending players, giving them perks such as higher bonuses, faster withdrawals, and personal account managers.
- Volatility
- Volatility tells how often and how much a slot game pays out; high volatility means bigger but rarer wins.
- Wagering Requirement
- A wagering requirement is the number of times you must bet the bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from that bonus.
- Wild Symbol
- A wild symbol acts like a joker, substituting for other symbols to create winning combinations.
- Withdrawal Limit
- A withdrawal limit caps how much you can take out of your account in a given period, often set for security reasons.