Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across SONA101.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to a team in a match to level the playing field, used to eliminate the draw option.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting on the platform.
- Bet Slip
- A digital record where you add selections and set the amount before confirming a sports or casino bet.
- Bonus Round
- A special feature in a slot or game that gives you extra chances to win, usually triggered by specific symbols.
- Cash Out
- A feature that allows you to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or loss.
- Cashback
- A promotion that returns a percentage of your net losses over a period, credited as bonus funds.
- Decimal Odds
- A way to express odds as a single number (e.g., 2.50) that includes the stake; your total return = odds × stake.
- Free Spins
- Awarded rounds in a slot where you spin without using your own balance, often with added multipliers.
- House Edge
- The built-in advantage a casino has in each game, expressed as a percentage of each bet.
- In-Play Betting
- Betting on a match or event after it has started, with odds that update as the action unfolds.
- KYC
- Know Your Customer; the process of verifying your identity with documents to comply with regulations.
- Live Dealer
- A real person streaming a casino game (like blackjack or roulette) to your device, enabling interaction while you play.
- Minimum Deposit
- The smallest amount you can add to your account to fund betting, often required to claim bonuses.
- Multiplier
- A feature that multiplies your win by a set factor, such as 2x or 3x, during a bonus or spin.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a specific stat (e.g., total goals) will be higher (over) or lower (under) than a set line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, offering higher odds.
- Progressive Jackpot
- A prize pool that grows each time the game is played and can be won randomly or through a bonus feature.
- RNG
- Random Number Generator; the algorithm that ensures the outcome of casino games is fair and unpredictable.
- RTP
- The percentage of total bets a slot or game returns to players over time; higher RTP means better odds for the player.
- Scatter Symbol
- A slot symbol that triggers bonuses like free spins or a bonus game regardless of its position on the reels.
- Self-Exclusion
- A tool that lets you voluntarily block your account for a set period, restricting access to betting.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is cancelled and the stake is refunded, usually due to a match being postponed or a clear error.
- Volatility
- A measure of how often and how much a slot pays out; high volatility means bigger but rarer wins.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from that bonus.
- Wild Symbol
- A slot symbol that substitutes for other symbols to create winning combinations.