Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across SONA101.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, increasing potential payout.
- Age Verification
- The check to confirm you are at least the legal gambling age, usually 18 or 21.
- AML
- Anti‑Money Laundering – rules that prevent the platform from being used for illegal money transfers.
- Bonus Abuse
- Using multiple accounts or unfair tactics to claim bonuses, which can lead to account suspension.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or reducing a loss.
- Cashback
- A promotion that returns a percentage of your losses as a bonus, usually with low wagering.
- Deposit Match
- A bonus that adds a percentage of your deposit amount to your balance, e.g., 100% up to a limit.
- Free Spins
- Awarded rounds on a slot that let you spin without using your own balance, often with attached conditions.
- Geo‑Restriction
- A limit that only allows players from certain countries or regions to access the service.
- House Edge
- The built‑in advantage the casino has in each game, represented as a percentage of each wager.
- In‑Play Betting
- Placing bets on events while they are already happening, with odds that update in real time.
- KYC
- Know Your Customer – the verification process where you prove your identity and address to comply with regulations.
- No Deposit Bonus
- A small bonus given just for signing up, allowing you to try games without depositing.
- Odds
- The likelihood of an outcome expressed as a number; higher odds mean a larger payout if the bet wins.
- Payline
- The line across the reels where matching symbols must align for a win.
- Progressive Jackpot
- A prize pool that grows each time the game is played and can be won randomly or through a special combo.
- Reload Bonus
- A bonus offered on subsequent deposits, similar to a deposit match but usually smaller.
- RNG
- Random Number Generator – the algorithm that ensures each spin’s outcome is completely random.
- RTP
- Return to Player: the percentage of all wagered money a slot pays back to players over time.
- Scatter Symbol
- A symbol that triggers bonus features such as free spins or a mini‑game, no matter where it lands.
- Self‑Exclusion
- A tool that lets you temporarily or permanently block your own account to limit gambling.
- Volatility
- How often and how much a slot pays out; high volatility means bigger but rarer wins.
- VPN Block
- A system that detects and blocks players using VPNs to bypass geographic restrictions.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet the bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.
- Wild Symbol
- A symbol that substitutes for other symbols to create winning combos, often with extra multipliers.