Casino Glossary for Netherlands

The number of times you must bet through a bonus amount before withdrawing winnings. A 30x requirement on $100 means wagering $3,000 total.

Example: With a 35x wagering requirement on a $100 bonus, you need to place $3,500 in total bets before withdrawing.

A promotional offer given to new players upon their first deposit. Typically a percentage match of the deposit amount plus free spins.

Example: A 100% match bonus up to $500 doubles your first deposit—deposit $500, play with $1,000.

A bonus given to new players just for registering, without requiring any deposit. Usually small amounts ($5-$50) or free spins.

Example: 888casino offers $20 free play as a no deposit bonus when you create a new account.

A percentage of your net losses returned to you, either as bonus funds or real cash. Typically ranges from 5% to 20%.

Example: A 10% weekly cashback on $500 in losses returns $50 to your account.

Another term for wagering requirement. The number of times a bonus must be played through before withdrawal is permitted.

Example: A 40x rollover on a $50 bonus means you need to wager $2,000 before cashing out.

The percentage that different games contribute toward fulfilling wagering requirements. Slots usually contribute 100%, table games 10-20%.

Example: If slots contribute 100% and roulette contributes 10%, a $10 roulette bet only counts as $1 toward wagering.

The maximum amount you can bet per spin or hand while playing with bonus funds. Exceeding this can void your bonus.

Example: Most bonuses limit bets to $5-$10 per spin. Betting $20 per spin could result in bonus and winnings confiscation.

A bonus that cannot be withdrawn itself—only the winnings from playing with it can be cashed out after meeting wagering requirements.

Example: A $100 sticky bonus lets you play with $100 extra, but the bonus amount is deducted when you withdraw.

The total amount of money a player has set aside specifically for gambling. Proper bankroll management is essential for responsible play.

Example: A player with a $1,000 bankroll should limit bets to $10-$20 per hand to manage risk effectively.

The amount of money wagered on a single bet or spin. Also the name of a popular crypto casino.

Example: With a $5 stake per spin and 200 spins, your total session wagering is $1,000.

The amount of money won from a bet, or the ratio of winnings to bet size. Also refers to a casino's overall payout percentage.

Example: A 35:1 payout on roulette means winning $350 from a $10 straight-up bet.

Know Your Customer — the identity verification process required by casinos to comply with anti-money laundering regulations.

Example: KYC verification typically requires submitting a photo ID, proof of address, and sometimes proof of funds.

A voluntary program where players can block themselves from gambling at one or all online casinos for a set period.

Example: GamStop allows UK players to self-exclude from all UKGC-licensed casinos for 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years.

Random Number Generator — the algorithm that ensures every spin, card deal, or game outcome is completely random and fair.

Example: Every online slot uses a certified RNG that produces thousands of random numbers per second.

The act of adding funds to your casino account using a payment method like a credit card, e-wallet, or cryptocurrency.

Example: Making a $100 deposit with Bitcoin typically takes 10-30 minutes to confirm on the blockchain.

The process of transferring winnings from your casino account to your personal payment method. Processing times vary by method.

Example: E-wallet withdrawals typically process within 24 hours, while bank transfers may take 3-5 business days.

Virtual Private Network — software that masks your IP address and location. Many casinos restrict or prohibit VPN use.

Example: Using a VPN at a casino that prohibits it may result in account closure and confiscation of funds.

A UK self-exclusion scheme that blocks players from all UKGC-licensed online gambling sites for a chosen period.

Example: Registering with GamStop prevents access to all UK-licensed casinos for your selected exclusion period.

A system used by crypto casinos that allows players to verify the fairness of each game outcome using cryptographic proofs.

Example: After each round, you can check the server seed and client seed to mathematically prove the result was fair.

A casino game where a multiplier rises from 1x and can crash at any moment. Players must cash out before the crash to win.

Example: In a crash game, if you bet $10 and cash out at 5x, you win $50. If the game crashes before you cash out, you lose.

A real human dealer who manages casino games streamed to players via live video. Combines online convenience with real casino atmosphere.

Example: Evolution Gaming operates studios with hundreds of live dealers streaming blackjack, roulette, and baccarat 24/7.

A live game show by Evolution Gaming featuring a money wheel with four bonus rounds. One of the most popular live casino games worldwide.

Example: Crazy Time's Pachinko bonus can deliver multipliers up to 10,000x your bet.

An Evolution Gaming live roulette variant that adds random multipliers of 50x-500x to up to 5 numbers each round.

Example: If your straight-up bet lands on a Lightning number with a 500x multiplier, the payout is 500:1 instead of 35:1.

A live blackjack variant where unlimited players can play simultaneously, each making their own decisions on the same dealt hand.

Example: Infinite Blackjack allows thousands of players to join a single table with low minimum bets.

The device that holds multiple decks of cards used in table games. In live blackjack, an 8-deck shoe is standard.

Example: The dealer draws cards from the shoe until it reaches the cut card, then shuffles fresh decks.

Return to Player — the percentage of total wagered money a game pays back to players over time. A slot with 96% RTP theoretically returns $96 for every $100 wagered.

Example: A slot with 96% RTP returns $96 for every $100 wagered over millions of spins.

A measure of risk in a slot game. High volatility means less frequent but larger wins; low volatility means more frequent but smaller wins.

Example: High-volatility slots like Dead or Alive 2 can go many spins without paying, but the wins can be huge.

A line across the reels where matching symbols must land to form a winning combination. Modern slots can have 1 to over 100,000 paylines.

Example: Classic slots may have 1-5 paylines while modern video slots typically offer 20-50.

A special symbol that substitutes for other symbols to help create winning combinations. Some wilds have multipliers or expanding properties.

Example: A wild symbol landing between two matching symbols completes a winning payline.

A special symbol that triggers bonus features (usually free spins) when enough appear anywhere on the reels, regardless of payline position.

Example: Landing 3 or more scatter symbols typically triggers the free spins bonus round.

Bonus rounds where you spin the reels without wagering your own money. Winnings from free spins are added to your balance or bonus balance.

Example: A welcome offer might include 200 free spins on Starburst, each worth $0.10.

A slot mechanic by Big Time Gaming where the number of symbols per reel changes each spin, creating up to 117,649 ways to win.

Example: Bonanza Megaways can have between 324 and 117,649 ways to win on any given spin.

A jackpot that grows with each bet placed on the game across all connected casinos. It resets to a seed amount after being won.

Example: Mega Moolah's progressive jackpot has paid out over €20 million in a single win.

A feature that multiplies your winnings by a specified factor. Multipliers can appear in base games or bonus rounds.

Example: A 5x multiplier on a $10 win turns it into a $50 win.

A mechanic where winning symbols are removed and new ones fall from above, potentially creating chain reactions of wins from a single spin.

Example: In Gonzo's Quest, winning combinations explode and new symbols cascade down with increasing multipliers.

A feature allowing players to purchase direct entry to the bonus round by paying a premium, typically 80-100x the bet size.

Example: Buying the bonus on Sweet Bonanza costs 100x your bet but guarantees entry to the free spins round.

How often a slot produces any winning combination, expressed as a percentage. Most slots have a hit frequency between 20% and 35%.

Example: A slot with 25% hit frequency produces a winning combination on roughly 1 in 4 spins.

The mathematical advantage the casino has over players, expressed as a percentage of each bet. Lower house edge means better odds for the player.

Example: Blackjack with basic strategy has a house edge of just 0.5%, meaning the casino keeps $0.50 per $100 wagered.

A card game where the goal is to beat the dealer by getting a hand value as close to 21 as possible without going over.

Example: Getting an ace and a 10-value card on the initial deal is called a 'blackjack' and typically pays 3:2.

A mathematically optimal way to play every hand in blackjack based on your cards and the dealer's upcard. It minimizes the house edge.

Example: Basic strategy says to always split aces and eights, and never split tens or fives.

In blackjack, doubling your initial bet and receiving exactly one more card. Used when you have a strong hand against a weak dealer card.

Example: Doubling down on 11 against a dealer's 6 is one of the most profitable plays in blackjack.

In blackjack, dividing a pair into two separate hands, each with its own bet. Both hands are then played independently.

Example: Splitting a pair of eights turns a bad hand of 16 into two chances at making 18.

A casino game where a ball is spun on a numbered wheel and players bet on where it will land. Available in European (single zero) and American (double zero) versions.

Example: European roulette has a 2.7% house edge while American roulette's double zero raises it to 5.26%.

A card game where players bet on either the Player hand, the Banker hand, or a Tie. The hand closest to 9 wins.

Example: The Banker bet in baccarat has a house edge of just 1.06%, making it one of the best bets in the casino.

The most common form of baccarat played in casinos. 'Punto' means Player and 'Banco' means Banker in Italian/Spanish.

Example: Punto Banco follows fixed drawing rules with no player decisions beyond choosing which side to bet on.

A dice game where players bet on the outcome of a roll or series of rolls. The pass line bet has a house edge of just 1.41%.

Example: The come-out roll starts a craps round—rolling a 7 or 11 wins for pass line bettors.

A side bet in craps placed behind the pass line bet after a point is established. It pays true odds with zero house edge.

Example: Taking 3x odds on a pass line bet significantly reduces the overall house edge of your craps play.