A glossary of bonus, slot and payment terms

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. At Betika, the welcome offer is 100% up to KES 76,000 + 50 free spins with a 35x rollover, so these definitions apply directly.

• Bonus balance: money from a bonus kept separate from real money until wagering is complete
• Free spins: spins you do not pay for, with winnings subject to wagering
• Cashback: a refund on net losses, at Betika 10% paid weekly
• Weighting: the part of a stake that counts toward the rollover, usually full for slots
• Playthrough: how much must be staked before bonus money can be withdrawn, 35x in 30 days here
• Stake limit: the largest single bet permitted with an active bonus

The numbers can differ from one promotion to the next. The wagering rules are explained with a worked example.

Slot jargon

Slots have their own jargon, mostly found in the info screen of each game. Knowing them helps you choose games that fit your budget and style. The words behind progressive prizes are covered in our jackpot guide.

A few more game words

The scatter: a symbol that pays in any position and often starts the feature. Wild: a symbol that replaces others to complete a line. Hit frequency describes how regularly a game pays out. Demo mode lets you play with virtual credits to learn a game for free.

Words from the cashier

Deposits and withdrawals use a small vocabulary of their own. Timing, checks and limits cover most of them.

Verification: a routine identity check with an ID and proof of address, normally done before the first withdrawal. Processing time: the period between your request and the payment, at Betika 12 hours to 3 business days. Pending: a request waiting for review.

Withdrawal minimum: KES 100, the lowest payout possible. Daily withdrawal cap: $10,000 per day. Account currency: the currency your balance is held in, chosen at registration, which in Kenya is normally KES.

Same-method rule: payouts normally return to the deposit method. The full payout process is covered in the guide to cashouts.

Blockchain vocabulary

With 14 coins in the cashier, crypto vocabulary comes in handy. Misunderstanding them can cost money. Crypto payments are covered step by step in a separate guide.

Network fee: the charge the blockchain takes for a transfer. Confirmation: the step that makes a payment final, counted before the balance updates. Network: the specific chain used for a transfer, which must match on both sides.

Address: the destination of a crypto transfer, best copied or scanned. Stablecoin: a cryptocurrency designed to keep a stable value. Transaction hash (TXID): the reference used to trace a payment on the blockchain.

Words about your account

Keeping access safe has a small vocabulary. Each of them points to an easy precaution. The genuine Betika address and its mirrors are described in a guide of their own.

Phishing: an attempt to steal login or payment details through fake sites or messages. Official address: the domain listed by the operator, the only one to trust. 2FA adds a second proof of identity at login.

Licence: the authorisation the casino runs under, from Anjouan (Union of Comoros). Operator:. Login log: the overview of recent logins that helps you detect intruders. Padlock: the browser sign of an encrypted connection.

Responsible play vocabulary

The most important terms are the ones that help you keep gambling under control. Every tool sits in your profile, or support can set it up. Our verdict on Betika covers these tools in the security section.

Time-out: a short pause in which the account is closed to play. Reality check: a pop-up showing how long you have played. Deposit cap: the most you allow yourself to deposit over a period.

Self-exclusion means blocking yourself from the casino for a set time. It is the strongest tool, and it usually cannot be lifted early. Gambling is for adults, 18+, and should stay entertainment.