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It’s no surprise that gambling is a thrilling form of entertainment. Whether you’re playing with friends in a buddy’s basement or going to a casino and playing at a high-stakes table or slot machine, gambling can be an excellent pastime for anyone, from seasoned veterans to beginners who’ve never played in their life. If you want to get in on the fun, it’s essential to know how different games, and gambling as a whole, works and what the related jargon is. The following is a list of the most common and essential gambling terms to know. From vocabulary used in table games to terms that relate to how a casino operates, the guide below will get you ready to enter any casino (physically or online) in no time. Balance A balance, also known as player or account balance, is how much credit you have with the casino that you can use to play. This includes money you’ve deposited and money you’ve won through playing. Bet A bet, also known as a wager, is an amount you choose to stake on a particular hand or spin. This amount is what you stand to lose or increase depending on whether you win or lose. Bet Limit A bet limit is the minimum or maximum amount of money a player can wager on a specific hand, spin, or game. These are usually set by the casino but can also be self-imposed if a player feels like they can’t control their spending. Bonus A bonus is an incentive offered to players by a casino to incentivize them to play. Bonuses may take the form of free spins, deposit matches, or even a credit balance. Bonus Round A bonus round is a unique round or feature offered by popular slot games when receiving the correct number of specific symbols on reels. During these rounds, players can spin for free, play interactive games that offer big wins, or improve their odds of winning with additional wilds. Deposit A deposit is the money you transfer into your online casino player account or insert into a casino machine. This amount will become part of your balance. In a different context, deposit refers to the action of depositing money into your player account. Free Spin A free spin is a bonus or reward a slot game offers that allows you to play without paying for your bet/wager. These are generally given as part of a bonus round. Gaming License A gaming license is an official license held by an online casino that allows the casino to operate and offer gambling services legally. Registered governing bodies issue these licenses. House Edge The house edge refers to the odds that the casino will win. These odds account for all the money a casino receives minus the amount paid out to players in the form of winnings. Jackpot A jackpot is the highest amount available to win. Some games have only one jackpot, while others have multiple jackpots. This is particularly true for games that have progressive jackpots. Pay Line A pay line is an imaginary line upon which symbols need to fall when spinning reels on a slot machine. A win is achieved if the symbols fall upon this pay line in the correct sequence. Random Number Generator A random number generator is a mathematical algorithm used to ensure that no spins, hands, or results occur in a sequence that can be tracked. Return to Player A return to player rate (RTP) is the percentage a game has to pay out to players based on the total amount of money it receives. Scatter A scatter is a special symbol used in slot machines that is generally required to trigger a bonus or free spin round. As a loose rule, most slots require players to get three or more of these symbols in order to activate the relevant bonus. Symbol A symbol is the letter, number, or picture that appears on the reels of a slot game. Each of these symbols has a different value and multiplier attached to it. Getting the correct number of corresponding symbols on a pay line or way to win will trigger a win. Way to Win Similar to a pay line, a way to win is an imaginary line upon which symbols must fall in a particular manner to trigger a win. Wild Referring to a symbol or a specific card, a wild is an item that can substitute for any other symbol or card during a casino game. In slot games, the only thing that a wild doesn’t substitute for is a scatter symbol. Please be advised that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this blog are solely that of the author or his/her sources and do not necessarily reflect those of English Forward. This includes, but is not limited to, third-party content contained on or accessible through the English Forward websites and web pages or sites displayed as search results or contained within a directory of links on the English Forward network.

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