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The glossary

Less jargon.
More understanding.

The terms you will see in games, promotions and official rules.

AMOE

Alternative method of entry: the free entry route described in a promotion’s official rules.

Gold Coins

Virtual coins commonly used for entertainment play, separate from promotional entry balances.

Sweeps Coins

A common name for promotional sweepstakes units. Eligibility and redemption conditions depend on the official rules.

Playthrough

The qualifying play required under a promotion before conversion or redemption is permitted.

RTP

Return to player: a long-run theoretical percentage, not a prediction for an individual session.

Volatility

How widely game outcomes can vary; it does not predict your next result.

KYC

Know your customer: account and identity checks performed through an operator’s secure process.

Redemption

A request to exchange eligible promotional winnings for a permitted prize under the rules.

Max win cap

A limit on the amount that can be won or converted under a particular promotion.

Social casino

An entertainment gaming product using virtual balances; separate promotions may have different rules.