Knowledge Base

Glossary

Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across SONA101.

Accumulator: An accumulator is a single bet that links several selections; all must win for you to get a payout, increasing the risk and reward.
Bankroll: Your bankroll is the total amount of money you set aside for betting, separate from your everyday expenses.
Bet Builder: A bet builder is a tool that lets you combine multiple related outcomes of a single event into one wager for higher potential payouts.
Cash Out: Cash out allows you to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or cutting a loss based on the current odds.
Cashback: Cashback is a promotion that returns a portion of your losses as a bonus, giving you a second chance to win.
Free Spin: A free spin gives you one chance to spin a slot machine without using your own money, often as part of a promotion.
House Edge: The house edge is the built-in advantage a casino has in each game, expressed as a percentage of each bet that the casino expects to keep.
In-Play Betting: In-play betting lets you place bets on a match or event while it is happening, with odds that update as the game progresses.
KYC: KYC, or Know Your Customer, is a verification process where you prove your identity with documents to keep your account secure and comply with regulations.
Lay Bet: A lay bet is when you bet against an outcome happening, such as betting that a team will not win.
Live Dealer: A live dealer is a real person streaming a casino game, like blackjack or roulette, to your device so you can play with them in real time.
Loyalty Points: Loyalty points are rewards you earn each time you play; they can be exchanged for bonus money, free bets, or other perks.
Martingale: The Martingale is a betting strategy where you double your stake after each loss, aiming to recover previous losses with a single win.
Minimum Deposit: The minimum deposit is the smallest amount of BDT you can add to your account to claim a bonus or start playing.
No Deposit Bonus: A no deposit bonus is a small amount of bonus cash or free spins you receive just for signing up, without needing to deposit.
Odds: Odds represent the likelihood of an outcome and determine how much you can win if your bet is correct.
Over/Under: Over/Under is a bet on whether a specific statistic, like total goals, will be higher or lower than a set number.
Progressive Jackpot: A progressive jackpot is a prize pool that grows each time the game is played and can be won randomly or through a special combination.
Promo Code: A promo code is a short alphanumeric string you enter during deposit to unlock a specific bonus or offer.
RNG: RNG, or Random Number Generator, is a software algorithm that ensures the outcome of each game round is random and fair.
RTP: RTP, or Return to Player, is the percentage of total bets a game pays back to players over time; higher RTPs mean better odds for you.
Self-Exclusion: Self-exclusion is a feature that lets you temporarily or permanently block your account from logging in, helping you control gambling habits.
Volatility: Volatility describes how often and how much a slot game pays out; high volatility slots give bigger but less frequent wins.
Wagering Requirement: A wagering requirement is the number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from that bonus.
Welcome Bonus: A welcome bonus is a promotion offered to new players, usually matching your first deposit by a percentage and giving extra funds to play with.