Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across SONA101.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian Handicap gives a team a positive or negative goal advantage to remove the draw option and equalize the odds.
- BDT
- BDT is the abbreviation for Bangladeshi Taka, the official currency used for all transactions on SONA101.
- Bet Slip
- A bet slip is a digital record that lists your selected bets, stakes, and potential payouts before you confirm a wager.
- Cash Out
- Cash out allows you to settle your bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or reducing a loss.
- Cashback
- Cashback returns a percentage of your net losses over a period, credited as a bonus you can use to play again.
- Deposit Bonus
- A deposit bonus matches a part of your deposit amount with bonus funds, usually subject to wagering conditions.
- Free Spins
- Free spins give you a set number of rounds on a slot without using your own balance, often with extra features included.
- In-Play Betting
- In-play betting lets you place bets on a match while it is happening, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- KYC
- KYC, or Know Your Customer, is a verification process where you provide ID and proof of address to confirm your identity.
- Live Dealer
- A live dealer streams a real human croupier to your device, allowing you to play table games in real time.
- Mobile-First Design
- Mobile-first design means the platform is built primarily for smartphones, ensuring fast load times and easy navigation on small screens.
- Multiplier
- A multiplier increases the amount you win by a set factor, such as 2x or 3x, applied to your payout.
- Odds
- Odds indicate the likelihood of an outcome and determine how much you can win if your bet is correct.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under is a bet on whether the total score or statistic in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Parlay
- A parlay combines multiple bets into one; all selections must win for the parlay to pay out, offering higher odds.
- Progressive Jackpot
- A progressive jackpot is a prize pool that grows each time the game is played and can be won randomly or through a feature.
- Provably Fair
- Provably fair is a system that uses cryptographic algorithms to verify that game results are random and not manipulated.
- Responsible Gambling
- Responsible gambling refers to practices and policies that help you stay in control of your betting activity and avoid harm.
- RTP
- RTP stands for Return to Player, the percentage of total bets a game pays back to players over time.
- Scatter Symbol
- A scatter symbol triggers bonuses like free spins or multipliers regardless of its position on the reels.
- Self-Exclusion
- Self-exclusion is a tool that lets you temporarily or permanently block your account to help you stop gambling.
- Spread
- The spread is a handicap set by the bookmaker to balance the chances of two teams in a sports event.
- Volatility
- Volatility describes how often and how much a slot game pays out; high volatility means bigger but rarer wins.
- Wagering Requirement
- A wagering requirement is the number of times you must bet the bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.
- Wild Symbol
- A wild symbol can replace most other symbols to create winning combinations, boosting your chances of a win.