Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across U88.
- Asian Handicap
- A sports betting line that gives one team a fractional advantage or disadvantage to level the odds.
- Bankroll Management
- A strategy of setting limits on how much you spend and wager to keep play within your means.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Cashback
- A bonus that returns a portion of your losses over a set period, usually credited as wagerable funds.
- Encryption
- The technology that scrambles your personal and financial data so it can’t be read by unauthorized parties.
- Free Spins
- No-cost rounds on slot machines that let you win real money without using your own balance.
- Game Weighting
- The percentage of each bet that counts toward meeting wagering requirements, varying by game type.
- House Edge
- The built-in advantage the casino has in each game, expressed as a percentage of each bet.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a wager on a match while it is already in progress, with odds that update live.
- KYC
- Identity checks the casino performs to verify your account, required by law to prevent fraud.
- Live Dealer
- A real person streaming card or roulette action in real time, giving a more authentic casino feel.
- Loyalty Points
- Credits earned each time you play, which can be exchanged for bonuses, free bets, or other rewards.
- Maximum Bet Rule
- A cap on how much you can stake while using bonus funds, often to limit bonus abuse.
- Minimum Deposit
- The least amount of money you must add to your account to claim a welcome offer or play.
- Moneyline
- A straightforward bet on which team or player will win a match, with odds shown as positive or negative numbers.
- No Deposit Bonus
- A small amount of credit or free spins given just for signing up, no deposit required.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Progressive Jackpot
- A prize pool that grows each time the game is played and can be won randomly or through a special combination.
- Responsible Gambling
- A set of practices and tools designed to keep gambling safe, including deposit limits, reality checks, and support resources.
- RNG
- Software that ensures game outcomes are random and fair, used in slots and virtual table games.
- RTP
- The percentage of total bets a game returns to players over time; higher RTP means better odds for you.
- Self-Exclusion
- A tool that lets you block your own account for a set period, helping you control gambling.
- Two-Factor Authentication
- An extra security step, usually a code sent to your phone, to protect your casino account.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it.