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Asian Handicap

A football betting format popular across Asia that eliminates the draw outcome by giving one team a virtual head start. It levels the playing field between uneven opponents and is widely used for PBA and international football markets.

Over/Under (Totals)

A bet on whether the combined score of a game will be above or below a line set by the bookmaker. For example, if the Over/Under on an NBA game is set at 220.5 points, you bet whether both teams will score more or fewer than that total.

RTP (Return to Player)

The theoretical percentage of all wagered money that a slot machine or casino game will pay back to players over time. A slot with 96% RTP returns ₱96 for every ₱100 wagered on average. Higher RTP means better long-term value for players.

House Edge

The mathematical advantage the casino holds over players in any given game. It is the inverse of RTP — a game with 96% RTP has a 4% house edge. All casino games carry some house edge; choosing games with lower edges improves your odds.

Wagering Requirement

Also called rollover or playthrough, this is the number of times you must bet your bonus amount before you can withdraw winnings derived from it. A ₱1,000 bonus with a 20x wagering requirement means you must place ₱20,000 in bets before cashing out.

Odds Formats

Odds can be displayed as Decimal (2.50), Fractional (3/2), or American (+150). Decimal is the most common format in the Philippines and is the easiest to calculate — multiply your stake by the decimal odds to get your total payout including your original bet.

Live Dealer Casino

Games streamed in real-time from professional studios where human dealers manage the table. You see a real person dealing cards or spinning a roulette wheel via HD video, while you place bets through your device. Evolution Gaming leads this category globally.

Slot Volatility

Also called variance, this describes how often a slot pays out and in what amounts. High-volatility slots pay less frequently but with bigger wins. Low-volatility slots pay out more often with smaller amounts. Medium volatility sits in between — a common choice for casual Filipino players.

Progressive Jackpot

A jackpot that grows over time as a small percentage of every bet placed across a network of players contributes to the prize pool. These jackpots can reach tens of millions of pesos and are won randomly or by hitting a specific combination.

Cashback

A promotional rebate where the casino returns a percentage of your net losses over a set period — typically weekly. For example, a 10% cashback on ₱5,000 in losses returns ₱500 to your account, giving you another chance to play without a fresh deposit.

Spread Betting

A bet on whether an outcome will be above or below a range quoted by the bookmaker. Common in basketball and football, the spread levels uneven matchups — for example, a -5.5 point spread means the favored team must win by 6 or more for that bet to pay out.

Free Spins

A bonus feature — either triggered in-game or awarded as a promotion — that lets you spin a slot's reels without using your own balance. Any winnings from free spins usually contribute to a wagering requirement before they can be withdrawn.