Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across U88.
- Baccarat
- Baccarat is a card game where you bet on whether the Player hand, the Banker hand, or a Tie will be closest to nine.
- Banker Bet
- In baccarat, the Banker bet wins if the Banker hand is closer to nine; it usually carries a small commission.
- Cashback
- Cashback is a refund of a percentage of your net losses over a set period, credited as a bonus you can use to play again.
- Commission
- Commission is a fee taken by the casino on certain winning bets, most commonly on the Banker bet in baccarat.
- Decimal Odds
- Decimal odds show the total payout you receive for each unit you stake, including your original stake.
- Free Spins
- Free spins give you a set number of slot rounds without using your own money, but any resulting wins often have their own wagering rules.
- House Edge
- House edge is the built‑in advantage a casino has in a game, expressed as a percentage of each bet that the casino expects to keep.
- KYC
- KYC stands for Know Your Customer; it’s the process of verifying your identity to prevent fraud and comply with regulations.
- Live Dealer
- Live dealer means a real person streams the game to you, handling cards or the roulette wheel in real time.
- Minimum Deposit
- Minimum deposit is the smallest amount you must fund your account with to claim a bonus or start playing.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under is a bet on whether a specific stat in a game will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A parlay is a single bet that links two or more selections; you win only if all of them are correct.
- Player Bet
- In baccarat, the Player bet wins if the Player hand is closer to nine, with no commission charged.
- Progressive Jackpot
- A progressive jackpot is a prize pool that grows each time the game is played and can be won in a single spin.
- Provably Fair
- Provably fair is a system that lets players verify that each game result was generated honestly.
- Responsible Gambling
- Responsible gambling means using tools and setting limits to keep your gaming habits safe and under control.
- RNG
- RNG stands for Random Number Generator; it ensures that game outcomes are random and fair.
- Roulette
- Roulette is a game of a spinning wheel with numbered pockets; you bet on where a ball will land.
- RTP
- RTP stands for Return to Player; it tells you what percentage of all bets a game pays back to players over time.
- Self-Exclusion
- Self‑exclusion lets you temporarily block your own account if you feel you need a break from gambling.
- Sportsbook
- A sportsbook is a section of the casino where you can place bets on the outcome of sporting events.
- Tie Bet
- In baccarat, a Tie bet wins if the Player and Banker hands have the same total, offering high payouts but low chance.
- Volatility
- Volatility describes 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 that bonus.
- Withdrawal Limit
- Withdrawal limit is the maximum amount you can take out of your account within a set time period.
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