Online Casino Glossary

Cash out #

Taking your winnings before a round or bet ends.

Crash game #

A game where a multiplier climbs until a random stop — cash out first. Chicken Road is one.

Deposit bonus #

Money the operator adds as a percentage of your deposit, up to a cap.

Deposit limit #

A cap you set on deposits per day, week or month.

Free spins #

Slot spins given free, usually on set games at a fixed value per spin.

Game weighting #

The share of each bet that counts toward wagering, by game type.

House edge #

The casino's long-run mathematical margin — 100% minus RTP.

KYC #

Know-your-customer identity checks, often before the first withdrawal.

Live casino #

Tables run by real dealers, streamed live.

Max bet #

The highest stake allowed per round while a bonus is active.

Max cashout #

The most you can withdraw from bonus or free-spin winnings.

Multiplier #

A factor that boosts a win or bet, common in crash games and some slots.

No deposit bonus #

A small bonus or free spins granted without requiring a deposit.

Odds #

The ratio of stake to potential return, reflecting an outcome's estimated probability.

Offshore licence #

A licence issued outside Canada, under which non-provincial casinos operate.

Parlay #

A bet combining several picks that must all win.

Paytable #

A slot's list of winning combinations and their payouts.

Promo code #

A code entered at sign-up or deposit to unlock a specific offer.

RTP #

Return to player: the theoretical share of stakes paid back over a very large number of rounds.

Self-exclusion #

A tool that blocks your access to an operator for a chosen period.

Single-event bet #

A bet on one game's outcome, permitted in Canada since 2021.

Sports bonus #

A bonus offered as an alternative to the casino bonus, picked at sign-up at some operators like FS Casino.

Volatility #

A game's risk profile: frequent small wins (low) or rare big ones (high).

Wagering requirement #

How many times an amount must be bet before bonus-related winnings can be withdrawn.

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