Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Betcity Asia My.
- Accumulator
- Similar to a parlay, a bet that combines multiple selections and the winnings roll over each win.
- Asian Handicap
- A type of spread betting that eliminates the draw option and gives a handicap to each team.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting, separate from everyday finances.
- Bonus Hunting
- The practice of signing up for multiple accounts to claim many bonuses, often violating site terms.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you 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 set period, giving you a second chance.
- Decimal Odds
- A way to express odds as a single number; multiplying your stake by this number gives total payout.
- Deposit Limit
- A setting that caps how much money you can add to your account within a chosen period.
- Free Spins
- A bonus that lets you spin a slot machine a set number of times without using your own money.
- House Edge
- The mathematical advantage the casino holds in a game, expressed as a percentage of each bet.
- In-Play Betting
- Betting on events while they are happening, with odds that update as the action unfolds.
- KYC
- Know-Your-Customer process where the site verifies your identity with documents to prevent fraud.
- Live Dealer
- A real person streaming card or table games in real time, creating a more authentic casino feel.
- Loyalty Points
- Points earned each time you bet, which can be exchanged for bonuses, free bets, or rewards.
- No Deposit Bonus
- A small bonus credited just for registering, allowing you to try games without making a deposit.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total score of a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Point Spread
- A handicap applied to the favorite team to level the betting field, indicated by a plus or minus number.
- Progressive Jackpot
- A prize pool that grows each time the game is played and can be won randomly or through a special combination.
- Reload Bonus
- A bonus offered on subsequent deposits, usually a percentage match of the amount you add.
- RNG
- Random Number Generator is software that ensures game outcomes are fair and unpredictable.
- RTP
- Return-to-Player percentage shows how much a game pays back to players over time; higher RTP means better odds for the player.
- Self-Exclusion
- A tool that lets you temporarily or permanently block your own account to limit gambling.
- Volatility
- Volatility describes how often and how much a slot pays out; low volatility gives frequent small wins, high volatility gives bigger but rarer wins.
- Wagering Requirement
- A condition that says how many times you must bet the bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.