Casino Terms Glossary
Last updated: September 2026 by the Spinora Wins editorial team.
- RTP (Return to Player)
- The percentage of wagered money a game pays back over time. A 96% RTP slot returns $96 per $100 wagered on average. See our RTP database.
- Wagering Requirement
- How many times you must bet a bonus before withdrawing it. 35x on $100 means $3,500 in bets. Use our calculator.
- Volatility
- How risky a slot is. Low volatility pays small wins often. High volatility pays rarely but big.
- House Edge
- The casino's mathematical advantage as a percentage. Lower is better for the player.
- Max Win
- The most a slot can pay on one spin, shown as a multiple of bet (e.g. 5,000x).
- Paylines
- Lines on which matching symbols pay.
- Provably Fair
- Crypto-casino system letting you verify each bet was random via cryptographic hashes.
- KYC
- Identity verification: ID plus proof of address, required before large withdrawals.
- Free Spins
- Bonus spins. Winnings may carry wagering unless stated "no wagering".
- Rakeback
- Refund of part of the house edge. Common in crypto casinos.
- Cashback
- Refund of part of your losses, usually weekly.