Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across MaxGoal.
- Auto Play
- Auto Play is a feature that automatically spins the reels or places bets for you a set number of times.
- Betting Limit
- A betting limit sets the minimum or maximum amount you can wager on a single bet or round.
- Bonus Round
- A bonus round is an extra game or set of spins triggered by specific symbols, offering chances at extra prizes.
- Cash Out
- Cash out lets you settle a sports bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or reducing a loss.
- Cashback
- Cashback returns a percentage of your net losses over a period, credited as bonus funds or real cash depending on the promotion.
- Deposit Bonus
- A deposit bonus matches a percentage of your deposit with bonus funds that you must meet wagering requirements to cash out.
- Free Spins
- Free spins give you a set number of spins on a slot without using your own balance, with any wins usually subject to wagering.
- Game Weighting
- Game weighting determines how much each game type contributes toward meeting wagering requirements, often giving slots full contribution and table games lower.
- House Edge
- The house edge is the mathematical advantage the casino holds in a game, expressed as a percentage of each bet.
- KYC
- KYC means Know Your Customer, a process where the site verifies your identity and age to comply with regulations.
- Live Dealer
- A live dealer streams a real person dealing cards or spinning a wheel, letting you play table games in real time.
- Loyalty Points
- Loyalty points are earned each time you play, and can be exchanged for bonuses, free bets, or other rewards.
- Minimum Deposit
- A minimum deposit is the smallest amount you must add to your account to claim a bonus or start playing.
- Multiplier
- A multiplier increases the amount of a win by a set factor, such as 2x, 3x, or more.
- No Deposit Bonus
- A no deposit bonus gives you a small amount of bonus funds just for signing up, letting you try games without risking your own money.
- Progressive Jackpot
- A progressive jackpot is a prize pool that grows each time the game is played until someone wins it.
- Responsible Gambling
- Responsible gambling refers to practices and tools that help you stay in control of your gaming habits and avoid harmful behavior.
- RNG
- RNG stands for Random Number Generator, the software that ensures game outcomes are random and fair.
- RTP
- RTP stands for Return to Player, the percentage of total bets a game pays back to players over time.
- Scatter Symbol
- A scatter symbol is a special icon that can trigger bonuses or free spins regardless of where it lands on the reels.
- Self-Exclusion
- Self-exclusion is a formal request to block your account for a set period, preventing you from logging in or betting.
- VIP Program
- A VIP program rewards frequent players with exclusive perks such as higher bonuses, faster withdrawals, and personal account managers.
- Volatility
- Volatility describes how often and how much a slot game pays out; high volatility means bigger but rarer wins.
- Wagering Requirement
- A wagering requirement is the number of times you must bet the bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.
- Wild Symbol
- A wild symbol acts as a replacement for other symbols to create winning combinations, often multiplying payouts.