Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across U88.
- Asian Handicap
- A betting style that gives a virtual advantage or disadvantage to a team, leveling the match.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for gambling.
- Bonus Code
- A short text you enter to unlock a special offer, such as extra funds or free spins.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Cashback
- A promotion that returns a portion of your losses as bonus money or real cash.
- Free Spins
- Bonus rounds on a slot that let you spin without using your own money, often tied to a specific game.
- Game Weight
- Game weight tells you what percentage of your bets count toward clearing a bonus; slots often count fully, while table games count less.
- House Edge
- The built-in advantage the casino has in each game, expressed as a percentage of each bet.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets on a match or event after it has started, with odds that change as the game progresses.
- KYC
- Know Your Customer; the process casinos use to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
- Live Dealer
- A real person who runs table games via video stream, dealing cards or spinning a wheel in real time.
- Maximum Bet
- The highest amount you can wager on a single spin or hand in a game.
- Minimum Deposit
- The smallest amount required to fund your account to claim a bonus or play for real money.
- Non-Sticky Bonus
- A bonus that does not stick to your deposit; you can cash out your deposit and winnings without meeting wagering on the bonus.
- Odds Format
- The way betting odds are displayed, such as decimal, fractional, or Malaysian odds.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Progressive Jackpot
- A prize pool that grows each time the game is played and can be won randomly or through a special combination.
- Provably Fair
- A system that lets players verify that each game result was generated fairly, using cryptographic hashes.
- RNG
- Random Number Generator; a computer algorithm that ensures game outcomes are random and fair.
- RTP
- Return to Player (RTP) is the percentage of total bets a game pays back to players over time.
- Self-Exclusion
- A tool that lets you block yourself from accessing the casino for a set period or permanently.
- Volatility
- A measure of how often and how much a slot game pays out; high volatility means bigger but rarer wins.
- Wager Contribution
- The percentage of each bet that counts toward meeting a wagering requirement, varying by game type.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it.
- Withdrawal Limit
- The maximum amount you can take out of your account within a given time period.