Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across SONA101.
- Age Verification
- The process of proving you are 18+ to comply with Bangladesh gambling regulations and access the platform.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap applied to a sports team to level the playing field, removing the draw option from betting.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting activities.
- Bonus Abuse
- Taking advantage of promotion rules in ways not intended, which can lead to account suspension.
- Cash Out
- Settling a bet before the event ends, letting you secure a profit or cut a loss immediately.
- Cashback
- A percentage of net losses returned to your account, usually as real cash or bonus funds.
- Free Bet
- A no-cost bet token provided by the sportsbook; winnings are paid as real cash but the stake is not returned.
- Free Spin
- A slot game round that costs nothing to play but can still produce real winnings.
- House Edge
- The mathematical advantage the casino holds in any game, expressed as a percentage of each wager.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing wagers on a sporting event while it is already in progress, with odds that update live.
- Jackpot
- A large prize pool that builds up across many players and can be won in a single spin.
- KYC
- Know Your Customer — identity verification checks required by law to confirm your age and identity.
- Live Dealer
- A real human croupier who streams card games or roulette to your device in real time.
- Maximum Withdrawal
- The highest amount you can take out of your account within a set time period.
- Odds
- The probability a bet will win, shown as decimals, fractions, or moneylines that determine your potential payout.
- Over/Under
- A bet predicting whether a stat like total goals will be higher or lower than the sportsbook's line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the parlay to pay out, offering higher odds.
- Provably Fair
- A system using cryptography so players can verify that game results are random and not manipulated.
- Reload Bonus
- A bonus given on subsequent deposits after the first welcome offer, usually a percentage match.
- RTP
- Return to Player percentage shows how much a slot game pays back over time, e.g., 96% RTP means the game returns ৳96 for every ৳100 wagered.
- Scatter Symbol
- A special slot symbol that triggers bonuses like free spins regardless of where it lands on the reels.
- Self-Exclusion
- A tool that lets you block your own account for a set period if you feel you are gambling too much.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet or game round.
- Volatility
- How often and how much a slot pays out; high volatility means bigger wins but less frequent payouts.
- Wagering Requirement
- Number of times you must bet bonus money before withdrawing any winnings from it.