Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across SONA101.
- APP Download Bonus
- An APP download bonus rewards you with extra credits when you install the official app and log in.
- Asian Handicap
- An Asian handicap gives a team a positive or negative goal start to level the playing field in a match.
- Bet Slip
- A bet slip is where you confirm the selections and stake for a sports bet before it’s placed.
- Bonus Round
- A bonus round is a special feature in a slot that offers extra chances to win, often with multipliers or free spins.
- Cash Out
- Cash out lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Cashback
- Cashback returns a portion of your losses as a bonus, giving you a second chance to play.
- Deposit Cashback
- Deposit cashback adds a percentage of your deposit back as a bonus after you meet the wagering conditions.
- Free Spins
- Free spins give you a set number of plays on a slot without using your own balance.
- House Edge
- The house edge is the built-in advantage that ensures the casino makes a profit over the long term.
- In-Play Betting
- In-play betting allows you to place bets on a match while it’s already in progress.
- KYC
- KYC means Know Your Customer, the identity verification process required to protect your account and meet regulations.
- Maximum Bet
- The maximum bet is the highest amount you can wager on a single spin or bet while using bonus funds.
- Minimum Deposit
- The minimum deposit is the smallest amount you can add to your account to claim a promotion.
- Odds
- Odds indicate how much you can win relative to your stake; higher odds mean larger potential payouts.
- Parlay
- A parlay combines multiple selections into one bet; all picks must win for the bet to pay out.
- Paylines
- Paylines are the lines across a slot’s reels where matching symbols must line up for a win.
- Progressive Jackpot
- A progressive jackpot grows each time the game is played and can be won randomly or through a special combination.
- RNG
- RNG stands for Random Number Generator, the technology that guarantees every game outcome is random and fair.
- RTP
- RTP stands for Return to Player, the percentage of total bets a slot or game pays back to players over time.
- Scatter Symbol
- A scatter symbol can trigger bonuses or free spins no matter where it lands on the reels.
- Self-Exclusion
- Self-exclusion lets you temporarily or permanently block your account if you need a break from gambling.
- Volatility
- Volatility measures how often and how big a slot pays out; high volatility means bigger but rarer wins.
- Wagering Requirement
- A wagering requirement tells how many times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it.
- Welcome Bonus
- A welcome bonus gives you extra funds or free spins when you sign up and make your first deposit.
- Wild Symbol
- A wild symbol acts like a joker, replacing other symbols to help create winning combinations.