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Affiliate Casino
An online casino promoted through an affiliate website. Affiliate sites earn a commission when players register and meet certain requirements, but reputable affiliates provide honest reviews and comparisons to help players make informed decisions.
Autoplay
A feature that automatically spins the reels for a selected number of spins without requiring you to press the spin button each time.
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Bankroll
The amount of money you have set aside specifically for gambling. Managing your bankroll responsibly helps you enjoy longer playing sessions and reduces the risk of overspending.
Base Game
The standard gameplay before any bonus feature, free spins, or jackpot round has been triggered.
Bet Level
The amount you wager on each spin or hand. Increasing your bet level increases both your potential winnings and your risk.
Bonus Buy
A feature available in some slots that allows players to purchase direct access to a bonus round instead of waiting for it to trigger naturally.
Bonus Hunt
A playing style where players trigger bonus features across multiple slot games before returning later to play all of the bonus rounds consecutively.
Bonus Wagering
The number of times a bonus amount must be played through before any bonus winnings can be withdrawn.
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Cashback Bonus
A casino promotion that returns a percentage of your losses over a specific period.
Cascading Reels
A slot mechanic where winning symbols disappear and are replaced by new symbols, creating additional chances to win from a single spin.
Cashout
The process of withdrawing winnings from your casino account.
Cluster Pays
Instead of paylines, wins are formed by groups of matching symbols touching each other horizontally or vertically.
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Demo Mode
A free version of a casino game that allows players to practise without risking real money.
Deposit Match Bonus
A bonus where the casino matches a percentage of your deposit. For example, a 100% deposit match doubles your initial deposit.
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Feature Buy
A paid option that allows players to instantly access a game’s bonus feature.
Free Games
A bonus feature that awards a number of free spins, often with additional multipliers or enhanced gameplay.
Free Spins
A reputable casino should hold a valid gaming licence issued by a recognised regulatory authority.
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Game Provider
The software company that develops casino games, such as RTG, Pragmatic Play, NetEnt or Microgaming.
Grand Jackpot
The highest jackpot prize available within a jackpot system.
H
High Roller
A player who regularly places larger wagers than average.
House Edge
The mathematical advantage that ensures the casino earns a profit over the long term.
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Jackpot
A large prize that can be won by meeting certain game conditions.
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Live Casino
Casino games streamed live with real dealers, allowing players to enjoy an authentic casino experience from home.
Low Volatility
Games that generally pay smaller wins more frequently.
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Maximum Win
The highest payout a game allows on a single spin or round.
Multiplier
A feature that increases winnings by multiplying the original prize amount.
Medium Volatility
Games that provide a balance between regular payouts and larger winning potential.
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Payline
The pattern across the reels that symbols must follow to create a winning combination in traditional slot games.
Progressive Jackpot
A jackpot that grows every time players place qualifying bets until someone wins it.
Provider
Another name for the software developer responsible for creating casino games.
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Reload Bonus
A bonus awarded to existing players when making additional deposits after the welcome offer has been used.
Respins
A feature that awards one or more additional spins without requiring another wager.
RNG (Random Number Generator)
The software that ensures every spin or card result is completely random and independent.
RTP (Return to Player)
The theoretical percentage of wagered money that a casino game returns to players over the long term.
For example, a slot with a 96% RTP is theoretically expected to return R96 for every R100 wagered over millions of spins. Individual sessions may produce very different results.
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Scatter Symbol
A special symbol that usually triggers bonus features or Free Games when enough appear on the reels.
Slots
Casino games where players spin reels to match symbols and win prizes.
Sticky Wild
A Wild symbol that remains locked in position for multiple spins.
Session
The period of time a player spends gambling before leaving the game or casino.
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Table Games
Classic casino games such as Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat and Poker.
Tumbling Reels
Another name for Cascading Reels, where winning symbols disappear, and new symbols fall into place.
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VIP Program
A loyalty programme that rewards regular players with bonuses, cashback and exclusive benefits.
Volatility
A measure of how often a slot pays and how large those payouts are likely to be.
- Low Volatility: Frequent but smaller wins.
- Medium Volatility: Balanced gameplay.
- High Volatility: Less frequent wins with the potential for much larger payouts.
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Ways to Win
A slot mechanic that replaces traditional paylines by rewarding matching symbols on adjacent reels.
Welcome Bonus
A promotional offer available to new players when they register or make their first deposit.
Wagering Requirements
The number of times bonus funds must be wagered before winnings can be withdrawn.
For example:
- Deposit: R50
- Bonus: 100% (R50)
- Total Bonus: R50
- Wagering Requirement: 30x Bonus
You would need to wager R1500 (R50 × 30) before becoming eligible to withdraw bonus winnings.
Wild Symbol
A special symbol that substitutes for other symbols to help create winning combinations.
Withdrawal
The process of transferring winnings from your casino account to your chosen payment method.