Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across BetCity666.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total amount of money you have set aside for gambling, separate from your everyday finances.
- Cashback
- Cashback is a refund of a portion of your losses over a set period, credited as bonus money.
- Decimal Odds
- Decimal odds show the total payout for each unit staked, including the original stake; higher numbers mean higher potential returns.
- Deposit Method
- A deposit method is the payment option you use to add funds, such as a bank transfer, e‑wallet, or prepaid card.
- Fractional Odds
- Fractional odds display the profit relative to the stake; for example, 5/1 means you win five units for every one unit wagered.
- Free Spins
- Free spins give you a set number of slot rounds without using your own balance, with any wins usually subject to wagering.
- Handicap Bet
- A handicap bet gives one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage to level the playing field, affecting odds.
- House Edge
- The house edge is the built‑in advantage the casino has in each game, expressed as a percentage of each bet.
- In-Play Betting
- In‑play betting allows you to place bets on a match or event while it is still happening, with odds that update live.
- KYC
- KYC stands for the verification process where you prove your identity and address to comply with regulations.
- Loyalty Points
- Loyalty points are earned each time you play and can be exchanged for bonuses, free bets, or other rewards.
- Maximum Bet
- A maximum bet is the highest amount you can wager on a single round or market, often set to manage risk.
- Minimum Deposit
- A minimum deposit is the smallest amount required to fund your account and claim a welcome offer.
- Over/Under Bet
- An over/under bet predicts whether the total score or statistic in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Parlay
- A parlay combines multiple selections into a single bet, and all must win for a payout, offering higher odds.
- 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 feature.
- Provably Fair
- Provably fair is a system that lets players verify that each game result was generated fairly, using cryptographic proofs.
- RNG
- RNG stands for a random number generator, a computer algorithm that ensures game outcomes are fair and unpredictable.
- Rollover
- Rollover is the total amount you must wager before bonus funds become withdrawable cash.
- RTP
- RTP stands for the percentage of total bets a game returns to players over time; higher RTP means better odds.
- Self-Exclusion
- Self‑exclusion lets you temporarily or permanently block your account if you feel you need a break from gambling.
- Stake
- The stake is the amount of money you risk on a single bet or game round.
- Volatility
- Volatility describes how often and how much a slot game pays out; high volatility gives bigger but rarer wins.
- Wagering Requirement
- A wagering requirement is the number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.
- Withdrawal Limit
- A withdrawal limit caps how much you can take out within a certain period, set by the casino or payment provider.