Glossary

The Megaways Casino glossary section is designed to provide players with a comprehensive understanding of the various terms and terminologies commonly associated with Megaways slots and online casinos. Whether you are a new player or experienced gambler, this section serves as a handy reference tool to enhance your gaming experience.

In the glossary section, players can expect to find explanations of terms related to Megaways slots, such as:

1. Megaways: This term refers to the innovative game engine invented by Big Time Gaming. Megaways slots offer variable ways to win on each spin, with up to thousands of paylines available.

2. Reel Modifier: A feature in Megaways slots that changes the number of symbols appearing on each reel, offering different combinations and potential wins per spin.

3. Cascading Reels: A popular feature in Megaways slots where winning symbols explode and are replaced with new ones, allowing for consecutive wins within a single spin.

4. Multiplier: A bonus feature that increases the payout of a winning combination by a specific factor. Megaways slots often include increasing or unlimited multipliers.

5. Megaways Casino Bonus Buy: An option available in some Megaways slots that allows players to instantly trigger the game’s bonus feature by paying a predetermined price.

Additionally, the glossary section may cover general casino terms like:

1. RTP (Return to Player): A percentage indicating the average amount of money returned to players over time. Higher RTP values are generally more favorable to players.

2. Volatility: The measure of risk associated with a slot game. Low volatility games offer frequent but smaller wins, while high volatility games provide more significant wins but with less frequency.

3. Free Spins: Bonus rounds awarded to players during gameplay that allow them to spin the reels without placing additional bets.

4. Wild Symbol: A special symbol that substitutes for other symbols on the reels, often increasing the chances of forming winning combinations.

By familiarizing themselves with these terms and their meanings, players can gain a better understanding of the mechanics, features, and strategies involved in Megaways slots. The glossary section ensures that players can confidently navigate through the world of Megaways Casino games, making informed decisions and maximizing their gaming experience.

Online Casino Terminologies

243 Ways to Win

This term refers to the mechanics that are present in slot machines and video slot games that allow players to win in 243 different ways.

Action

Action refers to the total sum of money that is wagered by players in a table game.

Active Payline

Active payline refers to the specific lines on a slot machine or video slot game where winning combinations can be formed.

ACS

ACS stands for Automatic Card Shuffler, a device used to shuffle playing cards in a fair and efficient manner.

Add-On

Add-on refers to the option for players to purchase additional chips during a tournament to increase their bankroll.

Affiliate

Megaways Casino Affiliates are businesses or individuals who generate revenue by referring customers to an online casino or gambling website.

Aggregate Limit

Aggregate limit is the maximum amount of money that a casino is willing to pay out in a single hand or game.

All-In

All-In is a term used in Poker when a player bets all of their remaining chips in the pot.

Ante

An ante is a mandatory bet that players must place before starting a hand or round in certain casino games.

Arm

Arm is a term used to describe a player with exceptional skills in throwing dice.

Baccarat

Baccarat is a popular casino game where players bet on the outcome of a hand between the player and the banker.

Balance

Balance refers to the amount of money that a user has available for placing bets.

Banker

Banker is an alternative term used for the house or dealer in casino games.

Bankroll

Bankroll refers to the total amount of money that a player has for gambling.

Barred

Barred refers to players whose accounts or IP addresses have been banned by the online casino.

Beard

A beard is a player who conceals the identity of another player.

Beef

Beef refers to a dispute between a casino and a player.

Beginner's Luck

Beginner's luck refers to when a new player experiences a string of wins due to luck rather than skill.

Bet Max

Bet Max is a button that, when clicked by players, places the maximum number of coins on bets for all active paylines.

Bet Min

Bet Min is a button that automatically sets the bet to the minimum possible amount.

Betting Limits

Betting limits refer to the maximum and minimum amounts that players can bet during a game.

Blackjack

Blackjack is a popular casino card game that has many variations and is played against the dealer.

Blind Bet

A blind bet is a bet placed by players before they see their cards.

Blinds

Blinds are forced bets that players must place in certain poker games.

Bonus

A bonus is money given by online casinos to players for meeting certain requirements or as a promotion.

Break-Even Point

Break-even point refers to when a player wins the same amount of money that they wagered.

Breaking the Bank

Breaking the bank refers to winning a large amount of money in a casino game.

BritBrag

BritBrag is a variation of poker that is played against the casino with three cards.

Bug

In Poker, a bug refers to a wildcard that can only be used to create flushes and straights.

Buy-In

Buy-in is the process of exchanging cash for casino chips.

Cage

The cage is a location in the casino where a large amount of money is stored.

Call

To call in a casino game is to accept the current bet made by a previous player before passing the action to the next player.

Camouflage

Camouflage refers to players attempting to hide their current hands, playstyle, or identity.

Capping

Capping is a form of cheating that involves adding or removing chips from bets after the outcome has been declared.

Card Counting

Card counting is a strategy used in Blackjack where players keep track of the cards that have been played.

Card Sharp

A card sharp is a player with exceptional skills in playing card games.

Card Washing

Card washing is a technique used by dealers to shuffle playing cards.

Caribbean Stud Poker

Caribbean Stud Poker is a popular casino table game based on five card stud poker.

Cascading/Collapsing Reels

Cascading or collapsing reels is a bonus feature that occurs when a winning combination is landed and causes the symbols involved to disappear, allowing new symbols to fall into place.

Cashback

Cashback is a refund given to players in case of a losing bet.

Cash-Out

Cash-out refers to the process of withdrawing money from an online casino.

Casino Advantage

Casino advantage, also known as house edge, is the mathematical advantage that online casinos have over players.

Casino Rewards

Casino rewards are additional bonuses or prizes earned by players for their loyalty or gameplay.

Casino Tournament

Casino tournaments are competitive events that take place in casinos where players can win prizes or money.

Chase

Chase refers to a player continuing to gamble in hopes of recovering from previous losses.

Chips

Chips are tokens used in casinos to represent money.

Classic Slots

Classic slots refer to a type of slot machines or video slots with traditional symbols and gameplay.

Coat-Tail

Coat-tail refers to a player betting the same number as the winning player in hopes of copying their success.

Coins

Coins are another form of currency used in online casinos.

Cold

Cold refers to a period where a player is experiencing a losing streak.

Colouring Up

Colouring up is the process of exchanging smaller denomination chips for larger ones.

Comp Points

Comp points are reward points earned by players that can be exchanged for chips or other prizes.

Cracking the Nut

Cracking the nut refers to players earning enough money to cover their expenses and make a profit.

Craps

Megaways Casino Craps is a popular dice game played in online casinos.

Crossfire

Crossfire refers to dealers engaging in conversation unrelated to the game in front of players.

Card Shark

A card shark is a person who possesses exceptional skills in card games.

Chip Tray

A chip tray is a tray used by the dealer to hold the house chips.

Chips

Chips are tokens used in casinos to represent money.

Color Up

Color up refers to the exchange of smaller denomination chips for larger ones.

Comp Points

Comp points are earned by players and can be exchanged for chips or other rewards.

Croupier

Croupier is a French word used to describe a casino dealer.

D'Alembert Betting System

The D'Alembert Betting System is a betting system created by Jean Le Rond D'Alembert in the 18th century that aims to create a profitable system for players to use in online casinos.

Deal

The action of distributing cards in card games.

Dime

Bets made in both online and land-based casinos.

Dime Bet

A $1000 wager in Poker.

Double or Nothing

Placing a bet that is twice the size of the previous wager to break even.

Doubling Up – Martingale System

A well-known gambling system where bets are doubled after each loss.

Down to the Felt

Players who have lost all their money and are broke.

Draw

Requesting additional cards in Blackjack.

Drop

Surrendering a hand and keeping half of the initial bets.

Dealer

The person responsible for handling and distributing cards in casino games.

Degenerate Gambler

Someone who gambles excessively and frequently.

Deposit

Adding funds to a player's online casino account.

Deck

The collection of playing cards used in an online casino game.

Deuce

Refers to the number “two” in an online casino game.

Edge

The advantage held by the casino in casino games.

En Plein

Placing plain bets or betting on a single number in Roulette.

En Prison Rule

Bonus rules in certain casinos.

End-of-the-Day Betting Effect

Behavior of players towards the end of a gaming session.

Eye in the Sky

Overhead cameras used in casinos to monitor gaming tables.

Expanding Wilds

Bonus features in video slot games and slot machines.

Face Cards

Specific cards, including king, queen, and jack.

Ficheur

A device used in Megaways Casino Roulette casino games.

Fifth Street

A specific stage in a round of Poker.

Firing

When a player continuously bets large amounts of money.

Fish

Players who frequently lose.

Flat Betting

Betting the same amount on each hand played.

Flash Casino

An online casino where games can be played directly through a web browser using flash technology.

Flea

The most annoying person at a casino table.

Flop

The first three community cards dealt in a card game.

Fourth Street

A specific stage in a round of Poker.

Fold

Forfeiting a hand in online casino games.

Megaways Casino Free spins

Bonus features in video slot and slot machines.

Gambler's Fallacy

The false belief that previous random events affect the outcome of future events.

Gambler's Ruin

A gambling strategy that can lead to bankruptcy or ruin.

George

A person who tips generously at a casino.

Grease

Slang for bribes in a casino.

Grind

Wagering small amounts of money to slowly accumulate profits.

Hit

Requesting an additional card in Megaways Casino Blackjack.

Hole Card

The face-down card dealt to the dealer in a card game.

Honeymoon Period

The initial winning streak of new players.

Hot

Players on a winning streak.

Hand

The cards held by players during a casino game.

Hard Count

Counting coins or winnings under casino security cameras.

High Roller

Players who consistently bet large amounts.

House

Another term for a casino.

House Edge

The advantage the casino has over players in online casino games.

House Rules

Rules specific to a particular casino.

Inside Bet

Betting on single numbers in Roulette.

Insurance Bet

Bets placed in Blackjack games.

Insurance

Side bets used in Blackjack games.

Irregular Playing Patterns

Patterns of play that are associated with online casino bonuses.

Jackpot

The largest prize offered in a casino game.

Jacks or Better

A popular Megaways Casino Video Poker game variant.

Juice

Slang for fees charged by casinos or bookmakers.

Junket

Complimentary travel trips given to loyal casino players.

Kicker

The highest card in a player's hand that is not part of a winning combination.

Limits

The maximum or minimum amount players can bet in a casino game.

Ladderman

The person overseeing a Baccarat game in a brick and mortar casino.

Lay the Odds

Wagering less than the amount initially bet.

Layout

The surface of a gaming table where players place their bets.

Lobby

The area of an online casino where all the games are available.

Locals Casino

Differentiating between casinos that cater to local players and those for tourists.

Low Poker

A variation of Poker.

Low Roller

The opposite of a high roller, someone who bets small amounts.

Loyalty Scheme

Rewards offered by casinos for frequent wagering activities.

Live Dealer Games

Online casino games played against real dealers through live video streaming.

Marker

Requesting or writing checks for casino credit to continue playing.

Mechanic

Skilled card dealer.

Multiplier

A game mechanic that multiplies payouts in casinos.

MVG

Most valuable guest.

Mobile Slots

Video slot games playable on handheld devices.

Maximum Bet

The highest stake allowed in casino games.

Minimum Bet

The lowest stake allowed in casino games.

Multi-Hand Games

Casino games where multiple hands can be played at once.

Multiplayer Games

Online Megaways Casino Games where players can play with multiple other real players.

Natural

Having the best possible hand.

Net Winnings

The amount of winnings after deducting the initial stake.

Non-Negotiable Chips

Chips that cannot be exchanged for real money and are used for Megaways Casino Promotions.

Nut

The general cost of running a casino.

Non-Sticky Bonus

Bonuses that can be withdrawn once wagering requirements are met.

Net Winnings

Winnings after deducting the initial stake.

Odds

Chances of winning or the probability ratio.

Online Casino Games

All the games available at online casinos.

Open

The first player to make a bet in a Poker game.

Outside Bet

Bets placed in Roulette that are not on specific numbers.

Overlay

Odds that are more favorable to players than the casino.

Paint

Face cards, including king, queen, and jack.

Pallet

A tool used by Baccarat dealers.

Paroli

A betting system used by Roulette players.

Pass

Forfeiting a hand and not playing in that round.

Pat

An unbusted hand with a sum of at least 17 points.

Payline

A winning combination of symbols.

Payoff

The total amount of money received by a player from bets.

Paytable

The menu in slot machines and video slots that shows the payouts for each bet.

Pigeon

An unknowledgeable and naive casino player.

Pit Manager

A person who manages multiple casino tables.

Pit

A designated area in a casino for casino games.

Plug

A group of cards separated by a plastic cut card.

Pocket Cards

The cards dealt face down to players.

Pot

The money kept in the middle of the table in a casino game.

Progressive Slot

A type of video slot game with a jackpot that increases over time.

Punto Banco

A variant of the Baccarat casino game.

Provably Fair

An algorithm used to prove the fairness of online casino games.

Payout Percentage

The approximate return that a casino pays over time, expressed as a percentage of the total bets placed.

Payout Table

A table that shows the payouts for each bet in table games.

Penetration

Dealing a certain percentage of the deck before shuffling.

Phantom Bonus

A bonus that is removed from a player's account during cash-out.

Progressive Jackpot

A jackpot that increases over time.

Quads

Four of a kind.

Qualifier

Requirements players need to meet to bet during a hand.

Queer

Counterfeit money in an online casino.

Racino

A combination of a racetrack and casino.

Rack

A tray for holding and carrying chips, coins, and tokens.

Rake

The fee charged by a casino for playing.

Rapid Roulette

A variation of the Roulette casino game.

Rating

The process of evaluating and rating players in a casino.

Reload Bonus

A bonus offered to existing customers who make a new deposit at online casinos.

Reel

The horizontal columns in slot games.

RFB

Complimentary rewards given to VIP players in casinos.

River

The last community card dealt by the dealer in certain card games.

Royal Flush

The highest possible hand in poker, consisting of Ace, King, Queen, Jack, and 10 of the same suit.

RNG

Random Number Generator, a software algorithm used to generate random outcomes.

Roulette

A popular casino game where players place bets on various conditions, such as numbers, colors, and odd/even.

Shill

Players who are paid to play at a casino.

Shutter

A board or card containing bingo numbers.

Shuffle Tracking

A technique used for card counting in card games.

Shiner

A small device or mirror used to reveal unexposed cards.

Silver Mining

The act of searching for unattended coins in slot machines.

Sixth Street

The fourth stage of betting in certain card games.

Skimming

The act of stealing money.

Skin

Money in casinos.

Megaways Casino Slots

A popular casino game played on a machine with spinning reels.

Spinner

A term used to describe a winning streak.

Shoe

A device used to deal cards in a casino.

Sign-Up Bonus

Bonuses offered to new customers who join online casinos.

Stake

The total amount wagered on a casino game's outcome.

Sticky Bonus

A bonus that remains in a player's account until it is lost and cannot be withdrawn.

Spooking

A person who stands behind the dealer and tries to peek at hole cards.

Sticky Stacked Wilds

Bonus features in slot games where wild symbols remain in place.

Standing Hand

A hand in which players or dealers should stop hitting in card games.

Sticky Wilds

Wild symbols that remain in place on the playing grid.

Suit

Different kinds of playing cards in a casino.

Surrender

A type of bet in certain card games where players can give up and lose half their bet.

System

The set of rules for forming a betting strategy.

Table Hold

The total amount of money made in a single table game during an 8-hour shift.

Table Limit

The maximum and minimum bet limits in table games at casinos.

Table Stakes

A rule in casinos that prohibits players from removing or adding chips to their active hands.

Tells

Subtle signs or quirks exhibited by players or dealers.

Third Street

The first betting round in Seven Stud Poker.

Three of a Kind

A hand with three cards of the same rank.

Tap Out

When a player loses their entire bankroll.

Time Cut

The money charged by a casino for playing in their poker rooms.

Trips

A hand with three cards of the same rank.

Tronc

A box used for tipping dealers during casino Megaways Casino Table Games.

Twenty-One

A centuries-old gambling game, also known as Blackjack.

Underplay

When a player plays a strong hand conservatively.

Unit

The smallest amount used for making bets in an online casino.

Up Card

Face-up cards of the dealer.

Vigorish

The commission or fees taken by the house.

Viking Poker

A variation of Poker known as Caribbean Stud Poker.

VIP

Players with high value who receive special treatment.

Wager

Bets made in land-based and online casinos.

Wagering Requirements

The amount of money that must be wagered in order to release or earn a bonus in online casinos.

Welcome Bonus

Bonuses offered to new customers who join online casinos.

Washing

Actions performed by croupiers during casino games.

Web Wallet

Online wallets used in casinos.

Whale

A player who plays for high stakes.

Wild Symbols

Special symbols in slot machine games and video slots.

Withdrawal

The process of cashing in chips at the casino cage.