MWOS glossary: casino terms explained

Casino jargon decoded, from bonus terms to blockchain fees.

Bonus terms

Bonus conditions use a vocabulary of their own, and a few words decide whether a bonus is worth taking. The words below describe the welcome package of 100% up to ZMW 11,000 + 50 free spins with 35x wagering.

• Game weighting: the percentage of a bet that a game adds to the wagering total
• Bonus money: credit that becomes withdrawable only after wagering
• Cashback: a refund on net losses, at MWOS 10% paid weekly
• Free spins: rounds on a selected slot paid by the casino; their winnings carry a rollover
• Stake limit: the largest single bet permitted with an active bonus
• Rollover: how many times the bonus must be bet before cashout, at MWOS 35x in 30 days

Each offer has its own terms, so always check the conditions page for the exact figures. The rollover rules are explained with a worked example.

Slot terms

Slots have their own jargon, mostly found in the info screen of each game. They explain why two similar-looking slots can behave so differently. The words behind progressive prizes are covered in the guide to jackpot slots.

Other terms on the reels

The wild symbol replaces others in a combination. Hit frequency describes how regularly a game pays out. A scatter usually pays anywhere on the reels and often triggers free spins or a bonus game. Demo mode lets you play with virtual credits to learn a game for free.

Banking vocabulary

Payment pages have their own vocabulary. Knowing them makes every transaction clearer.

Verification (KYC): proving identity with documents before the first withdrawal. Pending status means the request is in the queue and not yet processed. Withdrawal time: how long a payout takes, here 12 hours to 3 business days.

Withdrawal minimum: ZMW 16, the lowest payout possible. The ceiling for one day is $10,000. The currency of your balance is fixed at sign-up, typically ZMW in Zambia.

Deposit method rule: withdrawals usually go back to the method used for the deposit. The withdrawal guide puts these terms in order.

Words for crypto payments

MWOS accepts 14 cryptocurrencies, so a few blockchain terms are useful. Getting them right prevents the most expensive mistakes. Crypto payments are covered step by step in a separate guide.

Network: the blockchain on which a coin is sent; sender and receiver must use the same one. Confirmation: the network's approval of a transaction; deposits are credited after enough of them. Gas fee: what the network, not the casino, charges per transaction.

TXID: the code that identifies your transfer in a block explorer. Stablecoin: a coin built to hold a steady value, which keeps price swings out. Deposit address: where your coins go, which must be copied exactly.

Safety vocabulary

Security has its own short vocabulary. Each of them stands for a simple habit. How to recognise the real address is explained in the official website guide.

Official address: the domain listed by the operator, the only one to trust. 2FA: a second check after the password. A phishing attack imitates the casino to steal your password.

Operator:. Login log: the overview of recent logins that helps you detect intruders. The padlock next to the address means data travels encrypted. Licence: MWOS operates under a Anjouan (Union of Comoros) licence.

Staying in control

Responsible gaming tools have names worth knowing. Support can help set up any of them. How MWOS handles these tools is part of our verdict on MWOS.

Time-out: a short pause in which the account is closed to play. A reality check interrupts play to show the elapsed time. Deposit limit: a ceiling on what you pay in per day, week or month.

By self-excluding, you close access to your account for a longer period. It is the strongest tool and cannot usually be reversed early. Play responsibly, and use these tools whenever you need them.