Glossary
The vocabulary of platforms, payments and game mathematics.
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Affiliate
A referral partner that may receive commission under a commercial arrangement.
BlockchainBlockchain
A linked-block history and network mechanism; it does not imply immediate finality for every transaction.
ConfirmationConfirmation
Inclusion of a transaction in chain history, or the depth of that inclusion; distinct from platform credit.
CryptocurrencyCryptocurrency
A digital asset using cryptographic and network mechanisms; asset, network and custodial balance are different concepts.
DepositDeposit
Funding a third-party account; external payment and platform credit may occur at different stages.
E-WalletE-Wallet
A digital payment service that may use stored value or linked instruments; wallet models differ.
Fiat CurrencyFiat Currency
Currency issued within a monetary system; account, payment and settlement currencies can differ.
Game ProviderGame Provider
A developer of game software and content, distinct from the account-operating platform.
House EdgeHouse Edge
The operator’s expected share of wagers under a model, rather than a fixed per-round deduction.
iGamingiGaming
The industry and products associated with internet-delivered gaming services; this publication focuses on online casinos.
KYCKYC
Know Your Customer: a process for checking customer identity, not a measure of service quality.
Mobile WebMobile Web
A service accessed in a mobile browser, distinct from native applications or store availability.
Native AppNative App
Software built for a particular operating system, requiring publisher, version and distribution checks.
On-Chain TransactionOn-Chain Transaction
A transaction recorded on a blockchain network, distinct from a change in a platform’s internal ledger.
Online CasinoOnline Casino
An internet-accessible casino service, classified by product model, access method and transaction capabilities.
OperatorOperator
The entity operating a platform and its services; it need not develop the game software.
Payment GatewayPayment Gateway
A technical layer communicating transaction information between a merchant and payment systems, distinct from settlement.
Payment ProviderPayment Provider
A service handling payment processes, with instrument and regional scope that need separate checks.
PaytablePaytable
The mapping from outcomes to payouts, interpreted with version-specific probabilities and conditions.
Platform CompatibilityPlatform Compatibility
The scope of device, browser and operating-system support, verified for specific versions.
Progressive JackpotProgressive Jackpot
A pool increasing under specified rules rather than a fixed payout; a larger amount does not imply a more likely outcome.
Provably FairProvably Fair
A commitment and disclosure mechanism for checking certain outcomes, not a verdict on overall platform quality.
RNGRNG
A random number generator supplies values mapped to outcomes by game logic, separately from payout rules.
RTPRTP
The long-run expected payout ratio under specified rules and assumptions, not a guarantee for a session.
Transaction FeeTransaction Fee
A transaction charge from a service, instrument or network; zero platform fees do not imply zero total cost.
VolatilityVolatility
Variation in the outcome distribution; provider labels may not share a common statistical scale.
WagerWager
The amount or credits staked under game rules, distinct from expected gain or loss.
WithdrawalWithdrawal
Moving an eligible platform balance to an external destination; request, processing and receipt are different stages.