Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Joywin88.
- 2FA
- 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) requires a second verification step, like a code sent to your phone, to log in.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian handicap is a type of sports bet that gives a virtual advantage or disadvantage to a team, eliminating the draw option.
- Cashback
- Cashback returns a percentage of your net losses over a set period, credited as bonus funds or real cash.
- Cashout
- Cashout allows you to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or reducing a loss based on the current odds.
- Deposit Limit
- Deposit limit is a cap you set on how much money you can deposit into your account within a chosen time period.
- Deposit Match Bonus
- A deposit match bonus adds extra funds equal to a portion of your deposit, giving you more money to play with.
- Free Spins
- Free spins give you a set number of slot rounds without using your own money, often as part of a promotion.
- House Edge
- House edge is the built-in advantage that the casino has in each game, expressed as a percentage of each bet.
- In-Play Betting
- In-play betting lets you place bets on a match or event while it is happening, with odds that update during the game.
- KYC
- KYC stands for Know Your Customer, a process where the casino verifies your identity to prevent fraud and comply with regulations.
- Live Dealer
- Live dealer games stream a real person dealing cards or spinning a wheel, letting you play in real time with a human croupier.
- Loyalty Points
- Loyalty points are earned each time you play and can be exchanged for bonuses, free bets, or other rewards.
- Maximum Bet
- Maximum bet is the highest amount you can wager on a single round or spin, often set to limit large losses.
- Minimum Deposit
- Minimum deposit is the smallest amount you can add to your account to claim 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.
- Parlay
- A parlay is a single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Progressive Jackpot
- A progressive jackpot is a prize pool that grows every time the game is played and can be won randomly or through a special combination.
- Provably Fair
- Provably fair is a system that lets players verify that each game result was random and not manipulated.
- RNG
- RNG stands for Random Number Generator, a computer program that ensures the outcome of each game round is completely random.
- RTP
- RTP stands for Return to Player; it tells you what percentage of total bets a game gives back to players over time.
- Self-Exclusion
- Self-exclusion is a tool that lets you temporarily or permanently block your account, helping you control gambling habits.
- Session Limit
- Session limit is a timer that alerts you when you have spent a set amount of time playing and may prompt a break.
- SSL
- SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encrypts the data you send to the casino, keeping your personal and financial information safe.
- Volatility
- Volatility describes 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 a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from that bonus.