A glossary of bonus, slot and payment terms

From RTP to gas fees: the jargon of Betway, explained briefly.

Bonus vocabulary

A few words in the bonus terms decide what an offer is really worth. At Betway, the welcome offer is 100% up to KES 76,000 + 50 free spins with a 35x rollover, so these definitions apply directly.

• Wagering requirement: the total betting volume needed to release a bonus, set at 35x over 30 days
• Free spins: rounds on a selected slot paid by the casino; their winnings carry a rollover
• Cashback: a refund on net losses, at Betway 10% paid weekly
• Weighting: the part of a stake that counts toward the rollover, usually full for slots
• Bonus balance: money from a bonus kept separate from real money until wagering is complete
• Stake limit: the largest single bet permitted with an active bonus

Read the specific terms of every offer before you activate it. The wagering rules are explained with a worked example.

Words from the game screen

Open the info screen of any slot and you will meet these terms. Understanding them makes game choice much easier. Jackpot slots add a few terms of their own, covered in a separate guide.

A few more game words

In demo mode you spin with play money, without risk. A scatter usually pays anywhere on the reels and often triggers free spins or a bonus game. Wilds stand in for regular symbols to help form wins. Hit rate: how often a spin returns something, which goes hand in hand with volatility.

Banking vocabulary

Deposits and withdrawals come with their own set of words. They mainly describe processing, verification and limits.

Pending: the request is sent and waiting for approval. Verification: a routine identity check with an ID and proof of address, usually before the first payout. Withdrawal time: how long a payout takes, here 12 hours to 3 business days.

Withdrawal minimum: KES 100, the lowest payout possible. The ceiling for one day is $10,000. Balance currency: set when you sign up, and difficult to switch later, for players in Kenya usually KES.

Closed loop: money goes back the way it came in. The full payout process is covered in our withdrawal guide.

Words for crypto payments

With 14 cryptocurrencies accepted at Betway, it pays to know a few blockchain terms. Misunderstanding them can cost money. Crypto deposits and payouts are covered step by step in a separate guide.

Network: the specific chain used for a transfer, which must match on both sides. Confirmation is the step that makes a blockchain payment final. Gas fee: the cost of a crypto transfer, paid to the network, not the casino.

Transaction ID: the hash that proves a payment was sent, which support may ask for. Stablecoin: a token tied to a fiat currency, so its price barely moves. Deposit address: where your coins go, which must be copied exactly.

Account safety words

Security has its own short vocabulary. They are worth knowing even if you never have a problem. How to recognise the real address is explained in our guide to the official site.

Official domain: the address the operator itself publishes. Phishing means fake pages or messages designed to capture your data. Two-factor authentication: a code or app confirmation in addition to your password.

The regulatory licence, issued by Anjouan (Union of Comoros). Login history: the list of recent sign-ins to your account, useful for spotting unknown access. Operating company:. The padlock next to the address means data travels encrypted.

Staying in control

The tools that protect you have names worth learning. All of them are available in your account settings or through support. The full review of Betway covers these tools in the security section.

Time-out: a short break during which you cannot log in or play. A deposit limit restricts the amount you can pay in. A reality check interrupts play to show the elapsed time.

By self-excluding, you close access to your account for a longer period. It is the strongest tool, and it usually cannot be lifted early. Play responsibly, and use these tools whenever you need them.