Betting Glossary A–Z: Slots, RTP & PH Sports Terms
One glossary for the whole academy. Slot mechanics, payment rails and Philippine sports-betting vocabulary are all defined here in plain English, so no lesson leaves you guessing.
Core slot & maths terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| RTP | Return to Player, the long-run percentage of wagers a game pays back over millions of spins. Money Coming publishes 97% at its top tier. |
| House edge | The casino's long-run margin: 100% minus RTP. A 97% slot carries a 3% house edge. |
| Volatility / variance | How a game distributes wins: low means small and frequent, high means rare and large. Independent of RTP. |
| Max win | The capped maximum payout as a multiple of the stake, e.g. Money Coming's 10,000×. |
| Multiplier | A factor that boosts a win. Money Coming's special 4th reel adds multipliers up to ×10. |
| Respin | A re-spin of the reels while the current win is held, letting wins chain, a key Money Coming feature. |
| Ways to win | Payout model counting adjacent matches across reels instead of fixed lines, e.g. 1024 ways on Super Ace. |
| RNG | Random Number Generator, certified software that makes every spin independent and unpredictable. |
Payments & account terms (PH)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| GCash | The most common PH e-wallet for casino play. Operator minimums vary; the wallet allows up to ₱100,000 per day. |
| InstaPay | The real-time rail behind e-wallet cashouts. Capped at ₱50,000 per transaction, 24/7; daily limits are set by each bank or e-wallet. |
| PESONet | A batch transfer rail for larger sums, settling same or next banking day, no fixed per-transaction cap. |
| KYC | Know Your Customer, a one-time identity check run by the operator before your first withdrawal. |
| PAGCOR | The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, which licenses and regulates legal online casinos. |
Sports-betting terms you'll meet in the PH market
- Moneyline: a bet simply on who wins, with no points involved; odds reflect each side's chance.
- Handicap / spread, a points head-start or deduction applied to level an uneven match.
- Over/Under (totals), a bet on whether the combined score finishes above or below a set number.
- Parlay / accumulator: several bets combined into one; all must win, so the risk and payout both climb.
- Odds: the price of a bet, expressing both potential payout and implied probability.
- Stake / unit, the amount risked on a bet; disciplined bettors size it as a small percentage of bankroll.
- Cash out (sports), settling a bet early for a partial return before the event ends, distinct from a casino cashout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between RTP and volatility?
RTP is how much a game pays back over the long run, 97% for Money Coming. Volatility is how those payouts are shaped: low means small and frequent, high means rare and large. Two slots can share an RTP yet feel completely different.
What does 'moneyline' mean in PH sports betting?
A moneyline bet is simply on which team or player wins, with no handicap applied. The odds reflect each side's chance: favourites pay less, underdogs pay more. It is the simplest sports bet to start with.
Is a casino cashout the same as a sports cash out?
No. A casino cashout is withdrawing your balance to GCash or a bank. A sports 'cash out' means settling an open bet early for a partial return before the match finishes. Same words, different actions.