GLOSSARY · A–Z
Casino comparison terms in plain British English.
Use these definitions to read operator pages and our comparison table with fewer assumptions.
Affiliate link
An outbound link that can identify the referring publisher and may support a commission.
Game provider / studio
A company that develops or supplies casino games to an operator.
Live casino
Games presented through a live video stream, often with a human dealer or host.
Mobile web
An operator website adapted for a phone browser, without a native app installation.
Native app
Software installed for a particular operating system, such as iOS or Android.
RNG
Random number generator: software used to produce unpredictable game outcomes.
RTP
Return to player: a theoretical long-run percentage for a game, not a prediction for a session.
Self-exclusion
A formal tool that blocks access for a chosen period. GAMSTOP provides national online self-exclusion in Great Britain.
UKGC licence
Permission from the UK Gambling Commission for specified regulated activities. The public register identifies the legal entity and account number.
Wagering requirement
A qualifying-play condition attached to some promotions.
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Terms describe systems, not outcomes
Labels such as RTP, score or “live” do not promise a personal result. Check the full context, current operator terms and public licence record.