GD PHOENIX Casino Glossary: Your Guide to Gambling Terms

Navigating the world of online casinos can sometimes feel like learning a new language. This comprehensive glossary defines common gambling terms, phrases, and concepts you’ll encounter at GD PHOENIX Casino, helping you play with confidence and understanding.

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24/7 Support:: Customer service that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Action:: The total amount of money wagered over a specific period.
Active Payline:: A payline on a slot machine that has been bet on.
Agent:: An individual or company that promotes a casino and receives a commission for referring players.
Aggregate Winnings:: Total winnings accumulated over multiple rounds or games.
American Roulette:: A roulette variation with a wheel that includes both a single zero (0) and a double zero (00), increasing the house edge compared to European Roulette.
Ante:: A forced bet that all players must make before the start of a hand in some poker variations.
Autoplay:: A feature in slot games that allows you to automatically spin the reels for a predetermined number of times.
Baccarat:: A card game where players bet on whether the Player or Banker hand will be closer to a value of 9, or if it will be a Tie.
Banker Bet (Baccarat):: One of the main betting options in Baccarat, typically with a slightly lower house edge than the Player bet.
Bankroll:: The amount of money a player has set aside for gambling.
Basic Strategy (Blackjack):: A set of mathematically optimal decisions in blackjack, based on the player’s hand and the dealer’s upcard, designed to minimize the house edge.
Bet:: The amount of money wagered on a game or event.
Bet Max (Maximum Bet):: The maximum amount you can bet on a single spin or hand in a game.
Bet Min (Minimum Bet):: The minimum amount you can bet on a single spin or hand in a game.
Betting Limits:: The minimum and maximum amounts you can bet on a particular game or table.
Blackjack:: A card game where the goal is to have a hand value closer to 21 than the dealer’s hand, without exceeding 21. Also refers to a hand consisting of an Ace and a ten-value card.
Bonus:: A special offer or reward given to players by the casino, such as a deposit bonus, free spins, or cashback.
Bonus Feature:: A special feature within a game, often triggered by specific symbols or combinations, that offers additional opportunities to win (e.g., free spins, bonus rounds, multipliers).
Bonus Round:: A special round within a game, often triggered by specific symbols or combinations, that offers additional opportunities to win.
Burn Card:: A card removed from the top of the deck and discarded before dealing, typically in card games, to prevent cheating.
Bust (Blackjack):: To exceed a hand value of 21 in blackjack, resulting in an automatic loss.
Cage:: In a land based casino, this is where the cashier is.
Card Counting:: A strategy used in blackjack to track the ratio of high cards to low cards remaining in the deck, giving the player an advantage. Generally ineffective in online blackjack due to automatic shuffling.
Cashback:: A bonus where the casino returns a percentage of a player’s losses over a specific period.
Cashier:: The section of the casino (online or land-based) where players can deposit and withdraw funds.
Casino Advantage:: Same as House Edge.
Casino Hold’em:: A poker variation where players play against the house (dealer) instead of other players.
Certified:: Approved by a testing agency.
Chase Losses:: The act of continuing to gamble in an attempt to recover previous losses, often leading to further losses.
Chips:: Tokens used to represent money in casinos.
Cold Streak:: A prolonged period of losing.
Comps:: Complimentary (free) items or services given to casino players as rewards.
Community Cards:: Cards dealt face-up in the center of the table in poker games like Texas Hold’em, which all players can use to make their hands.
Cooling-Off Period:: A temporary break from gambling, often offered as a responsible gaming tool.
Craps:: A dice game where players bet on the outcome of the roll or a series of rolls.
Credits:: The unit of currency use for betting.
Dealer:: The casino employee who deals the cards, spins the roulette wheel, or otherwise runs the game.
Deposit:: To add money to your casino account.
Deposit Bonus:: A bonus offered by the casino when you make a deposit. Often a percentage match of your deposit amount.
Deposit Limit:: A responsible gaming tool that allows you to set a limit on the amount of money you can deposit within a specific period.
Double Down (Blackjack):: To double your initial bet in blackjack and receive one additional card.
Download Casino:: An online casino that requires to download their software to play.
eCOGRA:: eCommerce Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance. An independent testing agency that certifies online casinos for fairness and security.
Encryption:: The process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access. Used by online casinos to protect player information.
En Prison (Roulette):: A rule in some roulette variations that gives players a second chance on even-money bets when the ball lands on zero.
European Roulette:: A roulette variation with a wheel that includes only a single zero (0), offering better odds for the player than American Roulette.
Expanding Wild:: A wild symbol that expands to cover the entire reel.
Eye in the Sky:: Surveillance cameras used in a land-based casino.
Face Cards:: Jack, Queen, and King cards in a deck.
Fair Gaming:: The principle that casino games should be random and unbiased, giving all players a fair chance of winning.
Flash Casino:: Refers to playing instantly on the website via the browser.
Flat Betting:: Betting the same amount on every hand or spin.
Free Play:: Playing casino games without wagering any real money. Many casinos has demo mode.
Free Spins:: A bonus feature in slot games that allows you to spin the reels for free, often with added multipliers or other special features.
Gamblers Anonymous:: A support group for people with gambling problems.
Gambling Addiction:: A compulsive behavior characterized by an uncontrollable urge to gamble, despite negative consequences.
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation):: A European Union regulation that governs data protection and privacy.
High Roller:: A player who wagers large amounts of money.
Hit (Blackjack):: To request another card in blackjack.
Hole Cards (Poker):: The private cards dealt face-down to each player in a poker game.
Hot Streak:: A prolonged period of winning.
House Edge:: The mathematical advantage that the casino has over the player in a particular game. It’s expressed as a percentage.
Instant Casino:: Refers to casino website that can be played instantly in your browser(Continuing from previous Casino Glossary section)
Insurance (Blackjack):: A side bet offered in blackjack when the dealer’s upcard is an Ace. It pays 2:1 if the dealer has a blackjack.
Jackpot:: A large prize, often the top prize in a slot game or a progressive jackpot.
KYC (Know Your Customer):: A verification process used by online casinos to confirm the identity of their players, often required before withdrawals.
La Partage (Roulette):: A rule in some roulette variations that returns half of an even-money bet to the player when the ball lands on zero.
Layout:: This refers to table games layout of where to place the bets.
Live Dealer Games:: Casino games played with a real human dealer, streamed live via video.
Lobby:: The main area of an online casino where you can browse and select games.
Loss Limit:: A responsible gaming tool that allows you to set a limit on the amount of money you can lose within a specific period.
Loyalty Program:: A rewards program that offers points or benefits to players based on their wagering activity.
Martingale System:: A betting system where you double your bet after each loss, aiming to recover previous losses with a single win. A risky and generally not recommended strategy.
Maximum Bet:: The highest amount you can bet on a single round of a game.
Megaways:: A slot game mechanic that offers a dynamic number of ways to win on each spin, often thousands or even hundreds of thousands.
Minimum Bet:: The lowest amount you can bet on a single round of a game.
Moneyline Bet (Sports Betting):: A bet on which team or player will win a match outright.
Multiplier:: A feature that multiplies your winnings by a certain factor.
Multi-hand:: Games that you can play with multiple hands at the same time.
Net Gaming Revenue (NGR):: Gross revenue minus bonuses, chargebacks, and taxes/fees. Used to calculate affiliate commissions.
Non-Sticky Bonus:: Also known as parachute bonus, a type of bonus separate from your real money deposit.
Odds:: The probability of a particular outcome occurring, often expressed as a ratio or a percentage.
OTP (One-Time Password):: A security code, usually sent to your mobile phone or email, used to verify transactions or login attempts.
Over/Under Bet (Sports Betting):: A bet on whether the total score in a game will be over or under a specified number.
PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation):: The government-owned and controlled corporation that regulates gambling in the Philippines.
Parlay (Sports Betting):: A bet that combines multiple selections into one. All selections must win for the parlay to pay out.
Payline:: A line across the reels of a slot machine on which matching symbols must land to form a winning combination.
Paytable:: A table within a game that shows the winning combinations, symbol values, and bonus features.
Payout:: The amount of money won on a bet.
Payout Percentage:: Same as RTP.
Pending Withdrawal:: A withdrawal request that is being processed by the casino.
Penny Slots:: Refers to slot machines that can be played with low stakes.
Player Bet (Baccarat):: One of the main betting options in Baccarat.
Point Spread (Sports Betting):: A handicap given to the underdog in a sporting event to even out the betting odds.
Poker:: A family of card games involving skill, strategy, and betting.
Progressive Jackpot:: A jackpot that grows progressively with each bet placed on the game, across a network of casinos, until it’s won.
Prop Bet (Sports Betting):: A bet on a specific event within a game, not necessarily related to the final outcome.
Random Number Generator (RNG):: A computer program that generates random numbers, used to ensure fair and unbiased outcomes in online casino games.
Reality Check:: A responsible gaming tool that displays how long you’ve been playing and your net win/loss.
Reels:: The vertical columns on a slot machine that spin.
Reload Bonus:: A bonus offered to existing players when they make a deposit.
Responsible Gaming:: Playing casino games in a way that is safe, controlled, and enjoyable, avoiding problem gambling.
Return to Player (RTP):: The theoretical percentage of all wagers that a game will pay back to players over the long term.
Roulette:: A casino game where players bet on where a ball will land on a spinning wheel.
Scatter Symbol:: A special symbol in slot games that often triggers bonus features, regardless of its position on the reels.
Self-Exclusion:: A responsible gaming tool that allows players to voluntarily ban themselves from accessing a casino’s services for a specified period.
Session Time Limit:: A responsible gaming tool that allows you to restrict the amount of play time.
Sic Bo:: A dice game where players bet on the outcome of the roll of three dice.
Single-Deck Blackjack:: Played with only one deck of cards.
Slots:: Casino games where players spin reels with symbols, hoping to land winning combinations on paylines.
Software Provider:: A company that develops and supplies casino games to online casinos.
Sports Betting:: Wagering on the outcome of sporting events.
SSL (Secure Socket Layer):: An encryption technology used to secure online transactions and protect data.
Stand (Blackjack):: To decline taking any more cards in blackjack.
Sticky Bonus:: A type of bonus, and once the wagering requirements have been met, the bonus amount will be deducted when you make a withdrawal.
Straight Up Bet (Roulette):: A bet on a single number in roulette.
Table Games:: Casino games played on a table, typically with cards, dice, or a roulette wheel.
Terms and Conditions:: The rules and regulations that govern the use of a casino’s services.
Tie Bet (Baccarat):: A bet in baccarat that the Player and Banker hands will have the same value.
Tilt:: A state of emotional frustration.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):: An extra layer of security that requires a code from your mobile device in addition to your password.
Video Poker:: A computerized version of poker, often based on Five-Card Draw.
Video Slots:: Slot games with advanced graphics, animations, and bonus features.
Volatility (Variance):: A measure of the risk level of a slot game. High volatility slots offer less frequent but larger wins, while low volatility slots offer more frequent but smaller wins.
Wagering Requirements:: The amount you must bet before you can withdraw bonus winnings.
Welcome Bonus:: A bonus offered to new players when they register for an account or make their first deposit.
Wild Symbol:: A special symbol in slot games that can substitute for other symbols to help create winning combinations.
Withdrawal:: To take money out of your casino account.

This glossary is intended to be a helpful resource, but it is not exhaustive. If you encounter any other unfamiliar terms, please don’t hesitate to contact our customer support team.