Gambling Glossary - Terms & Definitions

Definitions of gambling terminology: betting terms, casino concepts and regulatory language, each with a worked example, related terms and links.

Gambling Glossary A-Z

Plain-language definitions of every term we use, from house edge to reverse withdrawal. 39 in total.

• Accumulator
• ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution)
• AML (Anti Money Laundering)
• Bankroll
• Basis Point
• Bonus
• Bookmaker
• Cash Out
• Deposit
• Deposit Limit
• Expected Value (EV)
• Free Spins
• GAMSTOP
• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
• Hit Frequency
• House Edge
• In-Play Betting
• Jackpot
• KYC (Know Your Customer)
• Ledger
• License
• Margin
• MGA (Malta Gaming Authority)
• Odds
• Payout
• Payout Ratio
• Player Protection
• Probability
• Regulator
• Responsible Gambling
• RNG (Random Number Generator)
• RTP (Return to Player)
• Self-Exclusion
• Slot
• Stake
• Terms and Conditions
• Variance and Volatility
• Wagering Requirement
• Withdrawal

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