Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across U88.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian handicap gives a virtual advantage or disadvantage to a team, eliminating the draw option and balancing odds.
- Baccarat
- Baccarat is a card game where you bet on whether the Player or Banker hand will be closer to nine.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total amount of money you have set aside for gambling.
- Bet Limit
- Bet limit is the minimum or maximum amount you can stake on a single bet or round.
- Cashback
- Cashback returns a portion of your losses back to you, usually as bonus funds with attached conditions.
- European Roulette
- European roulette is a wheel with 37 numbers where you bet on where a ball will land, offering better odds than American roulette.
- Free Spins
- Free spins let you spin a slot machine without using your own balance, with any wins usually subject to wagering.
- House Edge
- House edge is the built‑in advantage the casino has in each game, expressed as a percentage of each bet.
- In‑Play Betting
- In‑play betting allows you to place bets on a match while it is still ongoing, with odds that update in real time.
- KYC
- KYC is the process of verifying your identity to prevent fraud and comply with legal regulations.
- Live Dealer
- Live dealer games stream a real dealer to your device, letting you play table games with human interaction.
- No Deposit Bonus
- A no‑deposit bonus gives you free credits just for signing up, letting you play without risking your own money.
- Odds
- Odds indicate how likely an outcome is and determine how much you can win if your bet succeeds.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under is a bet on whether the total score or points in a match will be above or below a set line.
- Parlay
- A parlay combines multiple selections into one bet, so all must win for a payout, increasing potential reward.
- Progressive Jackpot
- A progressive jackpot grows every time the game is played and can be won randomly or through a special combination.
- RNG
- RNG is the software that ensures every game outcome is random and fair.
- RTP
- RTP is the percentage of total bets a game returns to players over time, so a higher RTP means a better chance of winning.
- Self‑Exclusion
- Self‑exclusion lets you block yourself from accessing your account for a set period to help control gambling.
- Sportsbook
- A sportsbook lets you place bets on sports events, including pre‑match and live markets.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you wager on a single bet.
- Tie Bet
- A tie bet in baccarat or roulette predicts the two hands or numbers will be exactly the same.
- 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
- Wagering requirement is the number of times you must bet the bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.
- Welcome Bonus
- A welcome bonus matches your first deposit with extra funds or free spins to boost your starting bankroll.