Casino Glossary of Terms

Level up your gaming knowledge with our easy-to-use Online Casino Glossary of Terms. Learn what RTP, wager, and more meanings. 

Game Selection

With over 2,500 games, BetChain collaborates with top software providers like Betsoft, Endorphina, and BGaming. The game library includes:

• Slots: Book of the Golden Dragon, Greedy Goblins, The Slotfather, and 3 Numbers.
• Table Games: Blackjack, roulette, baccarat, pontoon,
• Poker Games: American Gold Poker, Joker Poker, and Magic Poker.​
• Casual Games: Rockrt Dice, Heads & Tails, and more.
• Live Dealer Games: A selection of real-time games, though somewhat limited compared to other platforms.

Bonuses & Promotions

BetChain offers a variety of promotions to enhance player engagement:​

• Welcome Bonus: 200% match up to 1 BTC or €1,000, plus 300 free spins on the first deposit.​
• Second Deposit Bonus: 50% match up to 0.5 BTC or €1,000​ plus 70 free spins
• Spining Wednesdays: 99 free spins on the first deposit every Wednesday.​
• Triple 8 Tuesdays: 88% plus 8 free spins on losses from Monday deposits, up to €100.
• Free Spins Friday: Up to 100 free spins for players who have made at least one deposit in the past month.​
• Weekend Win Package: Weekly Win with a €300 prize bonues; top 5 players receive cash prizes with no wagering requirements.​
• VIP Club: Multi-tiered program offering exclusive promotions, higher comp point conversion rates, personal account managers, and special bonuses.​

Banking & Payment Options

BetChain supports a wide range of payment methods:​

• Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dogecoin, and USDT.​
• Fiat Currencies: South African Rand (ZAR), Euros, US Dollars, and others.​
• Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard, QIWI, Yandex Money, Neosurf, Sofort, iDebit, instaDebit, Zimpler, Svyazno, Promsvyazbank, and CoinsPaid.​
• Transaction Details: Minimum deposit of €10, minimum withdrawal of €20, with withdrawal processing times ranging from 6 to 8 hours.​

Mobile Compatibility

The BetChain website is fully optimized for mobile devices, allowing seamless gaming on smartphones and tablets without the need for additional downloads. Players can access the full range of games, manage their accounts, and perform transactions on the go.​

Security & Fairness

BetChain employs advanced encryption technologies to ensure the security of user data and financial transactions. The platform also utilizes provably fair algorithms, allowing players to verify the fairness of game outcomes.

Customer Support

Customer support is available 24/7 via live chat and email. VIP members receive additional benefits, including access to dedicated account managers for personalized assistance.​

Casino Glossary List of Terms

Our Online Casino Glossary of Terms is your guide to understanding terms list A to Z.

A

• Action – The total amount of money wagered by a player during a session.
• All-in – In poker, betting all of one’s chips.
• Ante – A small mandatory bet placed before the cards are dealt in poker.
• Auto Play – A slot feature that spins the reels automatically for a set number of spins.

B

• Bankroll – The amount of money a player has available to gamble.
• Bet Max – Wagering the maximum allowed on a single spin or hand.
• Bonus – Extra money or free spins given by a casino to entice play.
• Bust – In blackjack, going over 21.

C

• Cage – The cashier’s area in a casino where transactions are handled.
• Cashback – A percentage of losses returned to the player.
• Comp Points – Loyalty points earned by playing, redeemable for rewards.
• Croupier – A casino employee who deals cards or operates table games like roulette.

D

• Dealer – The person who manages the game at a table (real or virtual).
• Deposit Bonus – A bonus offered upon depositing funds into a casino account.
• Double Down – In blackjack, doubling the initial bet and receiving one more card.

E

• Edge – The statistical advantage that the casino holds over players.
• EV (Expected Value) – A mathematical estimate of the average return of a bet.
• E-wallet – Digital payment methods like Skrill or Neteller used for deposits/withdrawals.

F

• Freeroll – A poker tournament with no entry fee but real prizes.
• Free Spins – Spins on a slot machine that don’t cost the player anything.
• Fold – To withdraw from a poker hand, forfeiting any bets already placed.

G

• Gamble Feature – A slot option to wager winnings for a chance to double them.
• Game of Chance – A game where outcomes are primarily determined by randomness.
• Grinding – Playing for long periods with small, steady profits in mind.

H

• High Roller – A player who wagers large amounts.
• Hit – In blackjack, asking for another card.
• House Edge – The built-in advantage that ensures the casino profits over time.

I

• Instant Play – Casino games played directly in a browser, without downloads.
• Insurance – A side bet in blackjack offered when the dealer shows an Ace.

J

• Jackpot – A large prize, often progressive, awarded for rare outcomes.
• Joker – A wild card used in some games to substitute other cards.

K

• Keno – A lottery-style game where players choose numbers in hopes of matching drawn ones.
• King – A face card in a deck, valued at 10 in games like blackjack.

L

• Live Dealer – Casino games streamed in real-time with real human dealers.
• Lines – The number of paylines on a slot machine.
• Loyalty Program – Rewards system that offers perks based on play activity.

M

• Multiplier – A bonus feature that increases the payout by a certain factor.
• Minimum Bet – The smallest amount you can wager on a game.

N

• No Deposit Bonus – A bonus given without requiring a deposit.
• Nudge – A feature in some slots allowing the player to move reels to improve outcomes.

O

• Odds – The probability of a specific outcome occurring.
• Over/Under – A bet on whether a total (like card value or points) will be above or below a set number.

P

• Payout – The winnings a player receives from a bet.
• Progressive Jackpot – A jackpot that grows each time the game is played but not won.
• Push – A tie between the player and the dealer, resulting in the return of the bet.

Q

• Quads – Four-of-a-kind in poker.
• Qualifying Bet – A bet required to unlock or withdraw a bonus.

R

• RNG (Random Number Generator) – Software that ensures games are random and fair.
• Reload Bonus – A bonus given for funding your account again after the first deposit.
• Rake – The commission taken by a poker room from each pot or tournament.

S

• Scatter – A slot symbol that can trigger bonuses regardless of its position.
• Slot Volatility – Indicates how often and how big a slot game pays out.
• Split – In blackjack, dividing a hand into two when dealt a pair.

T

• Table Games – Games like blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and craps.
• Tournaments – Competitive events where players compete for prizes.
• Turn – The fourth community card dealt in Texas Hold’em.

U

• Upcard – In blackjack, the dealer’s visible card.
• Underlay – A bet that has worse odds than the actual probability of winning.

V

• VIP Program – A casino's special reward system for high-value players.
• Variance – The risk level of a game; high variance = big wins less often.

W

• Wagering Requirements – The amount a player must bet before withdrawing bonus funds.
• Wild – A slot symbol that substitutes for other symbols to complete a win.
• Win Rate – The percentage of bets that result in a win.

X

• X Factor – Slang for a game feature or promotion that gives surprising payouts or excitement.

Y

• Yield – Another term for return or profit on investment in a game session.

Z

• Zero – The 0 pocket in roulette, crucial in determining the house edge.
• Zoning – A focused state where a player plays consistently and calmly over time.