Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Askmebet[Pentor].
- Asian Handicap
- Asian handicap is a betting style that eliminates the draw option and gives a virtual advantage or disadvantage to a team.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total amount of money you have set aside for wagering on the platform.
- Cash Out
- Cash out allows you to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Cashback
- Cashback is a refund of a portion of your losses, credited to your account after a set period or qualifying bet.
- Deposit Limit
- Deposit limit is a cap you set on how much money you can add to your account in a given period.
- Deposit Match
- Deposit match is a bonus that adds a percentage of your deposit amount to your account, up to a set limit.
- Free Spins
- Free spins give you a set number of spins on a slot without using your own money, any wins are usually subject to wagering.
- House Edge
- House edge is the built‑in advantage a game has, expressed as a percentage of each bet the platform keeps.
- KYC
- KYC is the process of verifying your identity with documents to prevent fraud and comply with regulations.
- Live Betting
- Live betting lets you place bets on a game while it is happening, with odds that update in real time.
- Loyalty Points
- Loyalty points are earned each time you play; they can be exchanged for bonuses, free bets, or other rewards.
- No Deposit Bonus
- No deposit bonus is a small amount of credit you receive just for signing up, no deposit required.
- Odds
- Odds represent the likelihood of an outcome and determine how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Parlay
- Parlay is a single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Progressive Jackpot
- Progressive jackpot is a prize pool that grows each time the game is played until someone wins it.
- Provably Fair
- Provably fair is a system that uses cryptographic proofs so players can verify that each game result was random and not manipulated.
- Rake
- Rake is a small fee taken by the platform from each pot or tournament entry.
- RNG
- RNG is a computer program that creates random results in games, ensuring each outcome is fair and unpredictable.
- RTP
- RTP is the percentage of total bets a game pays back to players over time, higher RTP means better odds.
- Self‑Exclusion
- Self‑exclusion lets you block your own account for a chosen period, during which you cannot log in or place bets.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Time‑Out
- Time‑out is a short break you can set to restrict your account access for a few hours or days.
- VIP Tier
- VIP tier is a status level that offers perks such as higher bonuses, faster withdrawals, and personal account managers.
- Volatility
- Volatility indicates how often and how much a game pays out; high volatility means bigger but less frequent wins.
- Wagering Requirement
- Wagering requirement is the amount of money you must bet before bonus winnings can be withdrawn.