Knowledge Base

Glossary

Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across UGRADO.

Asian Handicap: Asian handicap is a type of betting line that eliminates the draw option and gives a handicap to teams to level the playing field.
Bankroll Management: Bankroll management means setting a budget for gambling and deciding how much to wager per session to avoid losing more than you can afford.
Cashback: Cashback is a promotion that returns a percentage of your net losses back to you as a bonus or real money.
Casino License: A casino license is an official permit issued by a regulator that proves the operator is legal, safe, and regularly audited for fairness.
Decimal Odds: Decimal odds show the total payout per unit stake, including the original stake; for example, odds of 2.50 mean you receive 2.50 times your bet if you win.
Deposit Method: A deposit method is a payment option such as a bank transfer, e‑wallet, or prepaid card that you use to fund your casino account.
Free Spins: Free spins give you a set number of rounds on a slot game without using your own money, with any winnings usually subject to wagering.
House Edge: House edge is the built-in advantage that the casino has in each game, expressed as a percentage of each bet that the casino expects to keep.
In-Play Betting: In-play betting, also called live betting, lets you place wagers on events while they are happening, with odds that update during the match.
KYC: KYC stands for Know Your Customer, a process where the casino verifies your identity with documents to prevent fraud and ensure legal compliance.
Live Dealer: Live dealer games stream real human dealers to your screen, allowing you to play table games like blackjack and roulette in real time.
Loyalty Program: A loyalty program rewards regular players with points that can be exchanged for bonuses, free spins, or other perks.
Malay Odds: Malay odds are expressed as a positive or negative number where a positive figure shows how much you win on a 1 unit stake, and a negative figure shows how much you need to stake to win 1 unit.
Match Bonus: A match bonus is an offer that adds a percentage of your deposit amount as bonus funds, e.g., a 100% match doubles your deposit.
No Deposit Bonus: A no deposit bonus gives you a small amount of bonus funds or free spins just for signing up, without needing to deposit money.
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 special combination.
Provably Fair: Provably Fair is a system that lets players verify that each game result is random and not manipulated by the casino.
Regulatory Body: A regulatory body is an organization that oversees gambling operators, enforcing rules on fairness, player protection, and anti-money laundering.
Responsible Gambling: Responsible gambling refers to practices and tools that help players stay in control of their betting activities and avoid harmful behavior.
RNG: RNG stands for Random Number Generator, the software that ensures game outcomes are completely random and fair.
RTP: RTP stands for Return to Player, expressed as a percentage that shows how much of total bets a game pays back to players over time.
Self-Exclusion: Self-exclusion is a tool that lets you temporarily or permanently block your account from the casino to help you stop gambling.
Volatility: Volatility describes how often and how much a slot game pays out; high volatility means bigger but rarer wins, low volatility means smaller, more frequent payouts.
Wagering Requirement: A wagering requirement is a condition that tells how many times you must bet the bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.
Welcome Bonus: A welcome bonus is a promotion offered to new players, usually a match on the first deposit or a package of free spins.