Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across MaxGoal.
- 2FA
- Two-Factor Authentication – an extra security step that requires a second form of verification when you log in.
- Accumulator
- A bet that links multiple events together; winnings from each event roll over to the next.
- AML
- Anti-Money Laundering – rules that ensure gambling funds are not used for illegal activities.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for gambling.
- Bet Limit
- A maximum amount you can wager on a single bet or in a specific game.
- Cashback
- A promotion that returns a portion of your losses over a set period, usually as bonus funds.
- Deposit Limit
- A cap you set on how much money you can deposit into your account within a chosen timeframe.
- Free Spins
- A bonus that gives you a set number of slot rounds without using your own money.
- House Edge
- The built-in advantage the casino has in each game, expressed as a percentage of each bet.
- KYC
- Know Your Customer – the process of verifying your identity to prevent fraud and comply with regulations.
- Live Dealer
- Real human dealers streamed to your screen, allowing you to play table games like blackjack or roulette in real time.
- Minimum Deposit
- The smallest amount you must deposit into your account to claim a bonus or start playing.
- No Deposit Bonus
- A small bonus credited just for signing up, letting you try games without depositing.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Progressive Jackpot
- A prize pool that grows every time the game is played and can be won randomly or through a specific combination.
- Provably Fair
- A system that lets players verify that each game result was generated fairly and was not manipulated.
- Reload Bonus
- A bonus that rewards you when you add more money to your account, usually a percentage of the deposit.
- RNG
- Random Number Generator – the algorithm that ensures the outcome of each game round is completely random.
- RTP
- Return to Player – the percentage of all wagered money a game pays back to players over time.
- Self-Exclusion
- A tool that lets you block your own account for a set period if you feel you need a break.
- SSL
- Secure Sockets Layer – encryption that protects your personal and financial data while it is transmitted online.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single 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 that bonus.
- Withdrawal
- The process of moving your winnings from your account to your personal payment method.