Casino Glossary
The casino terms you'll actually run into — RTP, volatility, wagering and the rest — explained in plain English, with links to where they matter at WildTornado Casino.
The percentage of wagered money a game pays back over time. A 96.5% RTP means ~$96.50 returned per $100 staked on average. Higher is better — see our slots.
How a slot pays out. High volatility = rare but big wins; low volatility = frequent small wins. High-variance games swing hard, so they need a bigger bankroll.
How many times you must bet a bonus before winnings can be withdrawn. A 40x requirement on a $50 bonus means $2,000 in bets. Slots usually contribute 100%. See the welcome bonus.
The casino’s built-in mathematical advantage, the flip side of RTP. Blackjack has one of the lowest (~0.5%); slots and game shows are higher.
A bonus credited without funding your account, usually small and capped. See the no-deposit page for the reality of these offers.
Spins on selected slots at no cost, often part of a welcome or reload promo. Winnings normally carry wagering. See free spins.
The offer for new players on their first deposit(s), often the biggest headline figure but with the heaviest terms.
A recurring bonus on later deposits (e.g. weekly), usually with lighter terms than the welcome match.
A percentage of your net losses returned over a period — a softer form of bonus with low or no wagering.
Identity verification the casino runs, typically before your first withdrawal. Normal and a sign the cashier is run properly.
The most you can withdraw from a bonus, regardless of how much you win with it — always check this before opting in.
A mechanic where winning symbols disappear and new ones drop in for chain wins on a single spin — used by slots like Gates of Olympus.
A value that multiplies a win (e.g. 500x). In free-spin rounds multipliers often stack, which is where huge wins come from.
A symbol that pays regardless of position and usually triggers free spins when enough land.
A symbol that substitutes for others to complete winning combinations.
A prize that grows as players bet across the network until someone wins it.
Games streamed with a real human dealer in real time — blackjack, roulette, baccarat and game shows. See live casino.
The certified software that determines outcomes in non-live games, audited by labs like GLI and eCOGRA.
The Canadian bank-transfer method most local players use for deposits and withdrawals in CAD.