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Casino comparison terms in plain British English.

Use these definitions to read operator pages and our comparison table with fewer assumptions.

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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.

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.

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