Spinpokio Casino Glossary
Complete Guide to Casino Terminology
Understanding casino terminology enhances your gaming experience and helps you make informed decisions at Spinpokio Casino. Whether you are new to online gambling or looking to expand your knowledge, this comprehensive glossary covers essential terms used across slots, table games, live casino, and general gambling concepts. Familiarizing yourself with these terms ensures you fully understand game rules, bonus conditions, and casino features.
General Casino Terms
Bankroll - The total amount of money a player has set aside specifically for gambling. Proper bankroll management is essential for responsible gaming and involves setting limits on how much you are willing to risk during gaming sessions.
House Edge - The mathematical advantage the casino holds over players, expressed as a percentage. For example, a 2% house edge means the casino expects to keep €2 for every €100 wagered over time. Different games and bets carry different house edges.
Return to Player (RTP) - The theoretical percentage of wagered money a game returns to players over time. An RTP of 96% means the game theoretically pays back €96 for every €100 wagered. Higher RTP generally means better value for players.
Variance/Volatility - A measure of risk associated with a particular game. High variance games offer larger but less frequent wins, while low variance games provide smaller, more regular payouts. Choose variance levels that match your bankroll and playing style.
Wagering Requirements - The number of times bonus funds must be bet before withdrawing winnings. A 30x requirement on a €100 bonus means placing €3,000 in total bets before the bonus converts to withdrawable cash.
Slot Machine Terminology
Paylines - The lines across the reels where matching symbols must land to create winning combinations. Classic slots may have single paylines, while modern video slots can feature hundreds or thousands of ways to win.
Reels - The vertical columns that spin and display symbols. Traditional slots feature three reels, while video slots commonly have five or more reels with various symbol configurations.
Scatter Symbol - A special symbol that typically triggers bonus features regardless of payline position. Scatters often activate free spins rounds when a minimum number appear anywhere on the reels.
Wild Symbol - A symbol that substitutes for other symbols to complete winning combinations. Wilds may come with additional features like multipliers or expanding capabilities.
Multiplier - A feature that multiplies winnings by a specified amount. A 3x multiplier triples any win it applies to. Multipliers appear in base games, bonus rounds, and as special symbol features.
Free Spins - Bonus rounds where you spin without wagering your own money. Free spins often include enhanced features like increased multipliers, sticky wilds, or expanded reels.
Progressive Jackpot - A prize pool that grows with each bet placed across connected machines. Progressive jackpots can reach massive amounts and are won through specific symbol combinations or random triggers.
Megaways - A game mechanic featuring dynamic reels that change the number of symbols per reel on each spin. This creates varying ways to win, often exceeding 100,000 possible combinations.
Cascading Reels - Also called tumbling or avalanche reels, this feature removes winning symbols after a win and drops new symbols into empty spaces, potentially creating consecutive wins from a single spin.
Table Game Terms
Blackjack - A card game where players aim to beat the dealer by getting a hand value closer to 21 without exceeding it. The best hand, called a blackjack, consists of an Ace and a ten-value card.
Hit - In blackjack, requesting an additional card from the dealer to add to your hand value.
Stand - In blackjack, declining additional cards and keeping your current hand to compete against the dealer.
Double Down - A blackjack option to double your bet in exchange for receiving exactly one more card. Optimal strategy dictates specific situations when doubling provides positive expected value.
Split - When dealt two cards of the same value in blackjack, you can split them into two separate hands, each requiring an additional bet equal to your original wager.
Bust - Exceeding 21 in blackjack, resulting in an automatic loss regardless of the dealer's hand.
Natural - Another term for blackjack, referring to an initial two-card hand totaling exactly 21 (Ace plus ten-value card).
Roulette Terminology
Inside Bets - Wagers placed on specific numbers or small groups of numbers on the roulette table layout. These bets offer higher payouts but lower winning probability.
Outside Bets - Wagers on larger groups of numbers such as red/black, odd/even, or columns. Outside bets win more frequently but pay lower amounts.
Straight Up - A bet on a single specific number, paying 35:1 if that number hits.
European Roulette - A roulette variant with numbers 0-36 (37 pockets), offering a house edge of 2.70%. This provides better odds than American roulette.
American Roulette - A variant featuring both 0 and 00 (38 pockets), increasing the house edge to 5.26%. Generally less favorable for players than European roulette.
Poker Terms
Ante - A mandatory bet all players must place before receiving cards. Antes ensure money in the pot and encourage action.
Blinds - Forced bets posted by specific positions before cards are dealt. The small blind and big blind rotate around the table to ensure fairness.
Flop - In community card games like Texas Hold'em, the first three community cards dealt face-up on the table.
Turn - The fourth community card dealt in Texas Hold'em, also called fourth street.
River - The fifth and final community card in Texas Hold'em, completing the board.
Pot - The total amount of chips or money wagered in a hand, awarded to the winner.
Baccarat Terms
Banker - One of three possible bets in baccarat. Despite the 5% commission on winning banker bets, this option offers the lowest house edge.
Player - A bet on the player hand winning. Pays even money with no commission.
Tie - A bet that banker and player hands will have equal values. Pays 8:1 or 9:1 but carries a high house edge.
Natural - A two-card hand totaling 8 or 9 in baccarat, considered the best possible starting hands.
Bonus and Promotion Terms
Welcome Bonus - A promotional offer for new players, typically matching initial deposits up to a specified amount. At Spinpokio, the welcome bonus includes both bonus funds and free spins.
Reload Bonus - A deposit bonus available to existing players, typically offering a lower match percentage than welcome bonuses.
Cashback - A promotion returning a percentage of losses over a specific period. Cashback may be credited as bonus funds or real money depending on the offer.
No Deposit Bonus - A bonus awarded without requiring a deposit, often given upon registration or through special promotions.
Sticky Bonus - A bonus that cannot be withdrawn, only used for wagering. Any winnings above the bonus amount become withdrawable after meeting requirements.
Game Contribution - The percentage of bets on specific games that count toward wagering requirements. Slots typically contribute 100%, while table games may contribute less.
Maximum Bet Limit - The highest bet allowed while playing with bonus funds. Exceeding this limit may void the bonus and associated winnings.
Live Casino Terms
Live Dealer - Real human dealers who operate games in real-time via video streaming, providing authentic casino atmosphere online.
Shoe - The device holding multiple decks of cards used in table games. Live blackjack typically uses shoes with six to eight decks.
Bet Behind - A feature allowing you to place bets on another player's hand when tables are full, letting you participate without occupying a seat.
Account and Payment Terms
KYC (Know Your Customer) - Verification procedures requiring identity documentation before processing withdrawals. Standard practice for licensed casinos.
Pending Period - The time between requesting a withdrawal and processing beginning. Some casinos allow cancellation during this period.
E-wallet - Electronic payment services like Skrill or Neteller that facilitate online transactions with added privacy and speed.
SSL Encryption - Security technology protecting data transmitted between your browser and the casino, indicated by the padlock icon in your address bar.