Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across SONA101.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that combines multiple selections; all selections must win for the bet to pay out, offering higher odds.
- Bonus Code
- A specific code you enter to claim a promotion, unlocking bonus funds, free spins, or other special offers.
- Cashback
- A percentage of your losses returned to your account, usually as bonus funds, softening the impact of losing streaks.
- Free Spins
- Bonus rounds where you can spin the slot reels without using your own money, often triggered by landing specific symbols.
- House Edge
- The mathematical advantage the casino holds in any game, ensuring long-term profitability for the platform.
- In-play Betting
- Placing bets on sporting events while they are already in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- KYC
- Know Your Customer process where you verify your identity by submitting documents to comply with regulations.
- Live Dealer
- A real person who manages casino games via video stream, dealing cards or spinning the roulette wheel in real time.
- Maximum Bet
- The highest amount you can wager per spin, hand, or bet on a single game or market.
- Minimum Deposit
- The smallest amount of BDT you can add to your account to fund gameplay or activate certain promotions.
- Multiplier
- A bonus feature that multiplies your winnings by a set value, such as 2x, 3x, or higher, during bonus rounds.
- Odds
- The probability of an outcome happening, displayed as numbers that determine how much you can win if your bet is correct.
- Payline
- A line across the slot reels where matching symbols must land to result in a winning combination.
- Progressive Jackpot
- A prize pool that increases every time the game is played but not won, often reaching large amounts before being hit.
- RNG
- Random Number Generator, software that ensures casino game outcomes are completely random and fair.
- Rollover
- The total amount you must wager before bonus funds or winnings become withdrawable cash.
- RTP
- Return to Player percentage that shows how much a slot game pays back to players over time, expressed as a percentage.
- Scatter Symbol
- A special symbol in slot games that triggers free spins or bonus rounds regardless of where it lands on the reels.
- Self-exclusion
- A tool that allows you to temporarily or permanently block your account from accessing the platform for responsible gambling.
- Verification
- Confirming your identity by uploading identification documents to prevent fraud and meet legal requirements.
- Void Bet
- A cancelled bet where all stakes are returned, usually due to technical errors, rule breaches, or match postponements.
- Volatility
- How often and how much a slot game pays out; high volatility means bigger but rarer wins, low volatility means smaller but frequent wins.
- Wagering Requirement
- Number of times you must bet the bonus amount before withdrawing any winnings earned from the bonus funds.
- Wild Symbol
- A slot symbol that substitutes for other symbols to create winning combinations, increasing your chances of winning.
- Withdrawal
- The process of transferring your winnings from your gaming account to your personal bank or mobile banking account.