Gambling and Crypto Glossary

The percentage of all wagered money that a slot machine or casino game will pay back to players over time. For example, a 96% RTP means the game returns $96 for every $100 wagered on average.

The mathematical advantage that the gambling game, and therefore the commercial gambling venue, has over you as you play over time. It's the opposite of RTP (100% - RTP).

Conditions that require players to bet a certain amount of money before they can withdraw bonus funds or winnings from bonus funds.

A casino bonus that allows players to spin the reels of a specific slot game without using their own money, while still having the opportunity to win real money.

A jackpot that increases incrementally each time the game is played but the jackpot is not won. It can grow to massive amounts before being triggered.

Complimentary points given to casino players based on their betting activity that can be converted into cash, bonuses, or other rewards, creating additional value for loyal players.

Special VIP schemes for players who wager large amounts, offering enhanced bonuses, higher deposit/withdrawal limits, personal account managers, and exclusive promotions.

A commission model where affiliates earn a percentage of the revenue generated by the players they refer, typically for the entire lifetime of the player.

A one-time fixed payment made to affiliates for each new depositing customer they refer to a gambling operator.

A commission structure that combines elements of both CPA and Revenue Share, offering affiliates an initial payment for the player plus ongoing revenue share.

The percentage of website visitors who take a desired action, such as signing up for an account or making a deposit at a referred casino.

A method used to track user activity by placing small pieces of data in the user's browser, allowing affiliates to receive credit for referrals.

A program where affiliates can recruit other affiliates and earn a percentage of their earnings, creating a multi-level commission structure.

A payment structure where affiliates continue to earn commissions from referred players for as long as those players remain active, maximizing long-term income potential.

A structure where affiliate commission rates increase as they generate more revenue or refer more customers, incentivizing higher performance.

The degree to which a cryptocurrency can be quickly bought or sold on an exchange without affecting the asset's price.

The fee paid by traders who add liquidity to an order book by placing limit orders that aren't immediately matched.

The fee paid by traders who remove liquidity from an order book by placing orders that are immediately filled.

A standard due diligence process used by exchanges to verify the identity of their customers, required by regulations to prevent fraud and money laundering.

The practice of keeping cryptocurrency offline in wallets not connected to the internet to prevent hacking and theft.

Earnings received from locking up cryptocurrencies to support network operations, similar to interest in traditional banking but often with higher yields.

The practice of staking or lending crypto assets to generate high returns in the form of additional cryptocurrency tokens, often providing double-digit annual percentage yields.

A cryptocurrency issued by an exchange that provides holders with benefits like reduced trading fees, access to new token launches, and voting rights.

The practice of managing one's gambling funds to minimize risk and extend playing time, typically by setting limits and not wagering more than a small percentage of total funds on any single bet.

The set of social responsibility initiatives by the gambling industry to ensure the integrity and fairness of their operations and to prevent gambling from becoming a source of harm.

In gambling and investing, the measure of risk associated with changes in the value of an asset or the frequency and size of wins in a game.

A distributed ledger technology that allows digital information to be recorded and distributed, but not edited, serving as the foundation for cryptocurrencies.

Government-issued currency that is not backed by a physical commodity like gold but rather by the government that issued it, such as USD, EUR, etc.

Earnings derived from activities that require minimal ongoing effort to maintain, such as affiliate commissions, staking rewards, or revenue share programs.

The real rate of return earned on an investment, taking into account the effect of compounding interest, commonly used when comparing investment returns in crypto and DeFi.

A financial market in which prices are rising or expected to rise, creating opportunities for profit through asset appreciation and increased trading activity.

A financial market in which prices are falling or expected to fall, often requiring alternative strategies for generating income when asset values are declining.

A financial system built on blockchain technology that eliminates intermediaries like banks, offering services such as lending, borrowing, and earning interest with higher returns than traditional finance.

A performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment, calculated by dividing the benefit (return) by the cost of the investment.

A trading strategy focused on profiting from small price changes, with traders making dozens or hundreds of trades in a single day to capture small profits that add up.

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually from profits. Dividend-paying stocks can provide a steady income stream alongside potential capital appreciation.

The addition of interest to the principal sum of a loan or deposit, resulting in interest earned on previously accumulated interest, creating exponential growth over time.

An investment strategy in which a fixed amount is invested at regular intervals regardless of price, reducing the impact of volatility and potentially lowering average cost over time.

A term derived from a misspelling of 'hold' that refers to a buy-and-hold strategy in cryptocurrency investing, encouraging investors to maintain their positions despite market fluctuations.

Using borrowed funds to increase trading position size, amplifying both potential profits and losses. Common in forex, futures, and cryptocurrency markets with ratios up to 100:1.