Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across HHGG2.
- AML
- Anti-Money Laundering – policies and procedures designed to detect and prevent illegal money flows through the casino.
- Auto Spin
- A feature that automatically spins the reels for you, either a set number of times or until you stop it.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for playing games.
- Cashback
- A refund of a portion of your losses, usually credited as bonus funds or real cash after a certain period.
- Demo Mode
- A free version of a game that lets you play with virtual credits so you can learn the rules before wagering real money.
- Free Spins
- A set of spins you get without placing your own bets, often awarded as part of a bonus round or promotion.
- House Edge
- The built-in advantage that the casino has in each game, expressed as a percentage of each bet.
- KYC
- Know Your Customer – a process where the casino verifies your identity to prevent fraud and comply with regulations.
- Licensed Operator
- A casino platform that has been officially approved by a regulatory authority, indicating it follows rules for fairness and security.
- Max Bet
- The highest amount you can wager on a single game round, often required to qualify for the biggest prizes.
- Minimum Deposit
- The smallest amount of money you must add to your account to claim a welcome bonus or start playing.
- Multiplier
- A factor that increases the amount of your winnings, e.g., a 3× multiplier triples the prize.
- No Deposit Bonus
- A small bonus credited just for signing up, allowing you to try games without needing to deposit money.
- Payline
- A line across the reels where matching symbols must land to produce a winning result.
- Progressive Jackpot
- A prize pool that grows each time the game is played and is awarded at random or when a specific combination appears.
- Reload Bonus
- A bonus offered to existing players when they add more money to their account, often a percentage of the deposit.
- RNG
- Random Number Generator – a computer algorithm that ensures each game outcome is random and fair.
- RTP
- Return to Player – the percentage of total bets a game pays back to players over time.
- Scatter Symbol
- A special symbol that can trigger bonus features like free spins or mini-games regardless of its position on the reels.
- Self-Exclusion
- A tool that lets you temporarily or permanently block your own account to help control gambling habits.
- Stake
- The amount of money you wager on a single spin, hand, or bet.
- Volatility
- A measure of how often and how much a slot game pays out; high volatility means bigger but rarer wins.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it.
- Wild Symbol
- A symbol that can substitute for other symbols to create winning combinations, like a joker in a deck of cards.
- Withdrawal Speed
- The time it takes for the casino to process and send your winnings to your chosen payment method.