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3-reel slots: This refers to a slot that is played with 3 reels. 3-reel slots are often classified as classic slot machines.
5-reel slots: Refers to slots that are played with 5 reels.
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Accessibility: The ability to play casino games from any device, anywhere, at any time.
Ace: The highest or lowest card in a deck.
Active Paylines: Paylines that are enabled during gameplay. Only active paylines can result in winning combinations.
Action: Total amount of money wagered during a game or session, often used to determine bonus eligibility.
AGCO: The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario oversees the province’s iGaming market.
Alias: Your username or display name when playing online.
All-In: Betting all of your remaining funds on a single hand or round.
Ante: A forced bet required to participate in a game round, especially in poker.
Auto-Play: A slot feature that allows the game to spin automatically for a set number of rounds.
Avalanche Feature: A game mechanic where winning symbols disappear and new ones drop into place, potentially creating new wins.
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Bankroll: The total amount of money a player sets aside for gambling.
Bet Behind: A live casino feature that allows you to bet on another player’s hand.
Bet Max: A button that automatically places the highest possible bet.
Blackjack: A classic card game where players aim to get as close to 21 as possible without going over.
Bonus: A reward given by casinos, such as free spins or extra money. Usually comes with wagering requirements.
Bonus Abuse: Exploiting bonuses through prohibited strategies or multiple accounts, often against terms and conditions.
Bonus Game: A special round in slots offering enhanced win potential.
Bonus Spins/Free Spins: Spins awarded by the casino or within the game, often as part of a bonus.
Bonus Symbol: A special symbol that can trigger bonus rounds or features.
Bonus Without Wagering: Bonuses where winnings can be withdrawn without meeting wagering requirements.
Bust: In blackjack, going over 21 automatically loses the round.
Buy Feature: A slot mechanic that allows players to purchase direct access to a bonus round without waiting for it to trigger naturally.
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Cashback: A bonus returning a percentage of your losses.
Cash Drop: A promotional bonus where random prizes are dropped into players’ accounts during gameplay.
Cash Out: Withdrawing winnings or choosing to end a bet early.
Casino: A venue, online or land-based, where you play games of chance.
Cluster Pays: Slot wins based on groups of matching symbols rather than paylines.
Customer Support: Services provided to help players, usually via chat, email, or phone.
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Daily Drops and Wins: Timed promotional events with daily prize drops and tournaments, often tied to specific game providers.
Deposit Bonus: A bonus awarded after making a real money deposit.
Deposit Methods: Ways to fund your casino account, e.g. PayPal, debit card.
Dealer: The person handling cards or spinning the wheel. Also known as a croupier.
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eCOGRA: An independent testing agency ensuring fairness in online casinos.
Encryption: The technology used to protect your personal and banking information.
Even Money: A bet that pays out at 1:1 odds.
Expanding Wild: A wild symbol that expands to fill the reel.
Expiry Period: The time limit before a bonus, spin, or reward becomes invalid.
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Fairness: Ensured through random number generators and licensing regulations.
Feature Buy-In: Same as Buy Feature. A slot mechanic that allows players to purchase direct access to a bonus round without waiting for it to trigger naturally.
Free Spins: Same as Bonus Spins. Spins awarded by the casino or within the game, often as part of a bonus.
Free Spins No Wagering: Free spins with winnings paid in cash.
Free Spins No Deposit: Spins awarded without needing to deposit.
Fixed Paylines: Paylines that are always active in a slot.
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Gamble Feature: A slot option to gamble a win for double or nothing.
Game Shows: Live casino games styled like TV game shows.
Game Weighting: The percentage contribution a specific game makes toward completing wagering requirements.
Gamification: Casino elements such as missions, achievements, or levels that enhance player engagement.
Grid Slot: Slot games with non-standard reel layouts, often using Cluster Pays.
GambleAware: A UK charity promoting responsible gambling.
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HD Live Casino: Live dealer games streamed in high-definition.
High Roller: A player who bets large amounts.
Hot Slot: A slot perceived to be paying out frequently.
House Edge: The statistical advantage the casino has over players.
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iGO: iGaming Ontario grants the official iGaming licenses in Ontario.
Instant Play: Casino games that can be played directly in your browser.
Insider Bet / Inside Bet: A roulette bet on numbers inside the table layout.
Insurable Hand: A blackjack hand where you can take insurance against the dealer having blackjack.
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Jackpot: A large prize payout, often progressive.
Jackpot Drop: A surprise jackpot paid out randomly, regardless of bet size or outcome.
Jacks or Better: A video poker game requiring a pair of jacks or higher to win.
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KGC: Kahnawake Gaming Commission is a local authority that grants licenses.
KYC (Know Your Customer): Verification process to confirm your identity before withdrawal.
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Licensing: Requirement for online casinos to be authorized by the appropriate regulatory body in their operating jurisdiction.
Live Casino: Real-time table games with live dealers streamed to your device.
Lobby: The main screen of an online casino where you select games.
Loss Limit: A tool that allows players to set a maximum allowable loss over a certain time period.
Loyalty Program: A casino reward scheme for frequent players.
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Max Bet: The maximum allowed bet on a game.
MGA: Malta Gaming Authority grants trusted 3rd party licenses.
Mobile Casino: Online casinos optimised for mobile use.
Multipliers: Features that multiply your win amount.
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New Casino: Recently launched online casino.
No Deposit Bonus: A bonus awarded without needing to make a deposit.
Nudge: A feature that shifts reels to help form a win.
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Odds: The statistical likelihood of a win.
Opt-In Bonus: A promotion that requires players to manually opt-in before qualifying.
Outside Bet: A roulette bet on broader categories like red/black or odd/even.
Overcard: A card higher than any on the board in poker.
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Paytable: A chart showing win amounts per symbol.
Progressive Jackpot: A jackpot that increases with each bet until won.
Push: A tie between the player and dealer.
Payout: Money paid to players from winning bets.
Q
Quickspin: A feature that speeds up the animation between spins on slots.
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RTP (Return to Player): The average percentage of wagered money a game pays back to players over time.
Reload Bonus: A bonus given on subsequent deposits after the first, often smaller than the welcome bonus.
Re-Spins: Bonus spins awarded as part of a game feature.
Random Number Generator (RNG): Ensures fairness by determining game outcomes randomly.
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Scatter: A symbol that can trigger bonuses or free spins.
Sitcky Bonus: Non-withdrawable bonus credit you can play with and on cashout the bonus is deducted and only your winnings are paid.
Sticky Wild: A wild symbol that stays in place for multiple spins.
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Table Games: Games like blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and poker.
Tier Points: Points earned as part of a loyalty or VIP program that determine your reward level.
Tournaments: Competitive events where players aim to win the most within a timeframe.
Tumbling Reels: Same as Avalanche Feature. A game mechanic where winning symbols disappear and new ones drop into place, potentially creating new wins.
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User Interface (UI): The design and layout of the casino site or app.
User Verification: ID/age checks required before withdrawals on provincially regulated sites; expect government-issued ID and sometimes address proof.
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Variance: Synonymous with volatility, used to describe the risk and payout frequency of slots.
VIP Program: A loyalty scheme offering special perks to top players.
Volatility: A measure of how often and how much a slot pays out.
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Wager Free Bonus: A bonus where winnings are not subject to wagering requirements.
Wagering Requirements: Conditions on bonuses requiring you to bet a certain amount before withdrawal.
Walking Wild: A wild that moves across the reels.
Wild Symbol: A symbol that substitutes for others to form wins.
Win Both Ways: A slot feature where wins pay left to right and right to left.
Win Cap: The maximum amount you can win from a bonus or free spins, even if your actual win is higher.
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X: Often used with wagering requirements to show multiplier, e.g., 30x (bonus) or 30x (deposit+bonus).
xBet: An optional toggle in slots that increases your stake to raise the chance of triggering the bonus.
XXXtreme Lightning Roulette: A live-roulette variant with extra random multipliers layered on top of standard payouts. Higher volatility than classic European roulette.
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Youth Protection: Age verification systems to prevent underage gambling.
YTD (Year-to-Date) : Regulated sites often show YTD/account summaries and session timers in responsible gambling dashboards.
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Zero Wagering: A bonus where winnings from free spins or bonuses have no rollover. Usually smaller but cash-friendly.
Zig-Zag System: Old slots “strategy” or myth that hunts for zig-zag symbol patterns on visible reels to find “hot” machines. Doesn’t work on modern RNG/video slots.
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