Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Askmebet[Pentor].
- AML
- AML stands for Anti‑Money Laundering, a set of rules designed to detect and prevent illegal money flow through the platform.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian handicap is a betting style that gives a virtual advantage or disadvantage to a team, eliminating the draw option.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total amount of money you have set aside for gambling, separate from your everyday finances.
- Bet Builder
- Bet builder is a tool that lets you combine multiple betting selections from the same event into a single wager.
- Bet Limit
- Bet limit is the minimum or maximum amount you can wager on a single bet, set by the platform or game.
- Cash Out
- Cash out allows you to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on the current score.
- Demo Mode
- Demo mode lets you play games with virtual money so you can try them out without risking real funds.
- Free Spins
- Free spins give you a set number of rounds on a slot machine without using your own money, often as part of a promotion.
- House Edge
- House edge is the mathematical advantage the platform has in a game, expressed as a percentage of each bet that the platform expects to keep.
- KYC
- KYC means Know Your Customer, a process where the platform verifies your identity to prevent fraud and comply with regulations.
- Licensed Operator
- A licensed operator is a gambling platform that holds an official permit from a regulatory authority, showing it meets legal standards.
- Minimum Deposit
- Minimum deposit is the smallest amount you must add to your account to start playing with real money.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under is a bet on whether the total score or metric in a game will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A parlay is a single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- 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.
- Provably Fair
- Provably fair is a system that lets players verify that each game result was generated fairly and was not manipulated.
- RNG
- RNG stands for Random Number Generator, a computer algorithm that ensures the outcome of each game round is random and fair.
- RTP
- RTP stands for Return to Player, a percentage that shows how much of the total bets a game pays back to players over time.
- Scatter Symbol
- A scatter symbol is a special icon that can trigger bonuses, free spins, or payouts regardless of where it lands on the reels.
- Self‑Exclusion
- Self‑exclusion lets you voluntarily block your own account for a set period, helping you take a break from gambling.
- Two‑Factor Authentication
- Two‑factor authentication adds a second verification step, such as a code sent to your phone, to keep your account secure.
- Volatility
- Volatility describes how often and how much a slot game tends to pay out; high volatility means bigger but rarer wins.
- Wagering Requirement
- Wagering requirement is the number of times you must bet the bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it.
- Wild Symbol
- A wild symbol acts like a joker, replacing other symbols to create winning combinations.
- Withdrawal Limit
- Withdrawal limit is the maximum amount you can take out of your account within a given time period.