Casino Glossary

• Buy-Your-Pay Slot

  Slots

  A type of slot machine where the amount a player bets determines the winning combinations.

• Linked Jackpot

  Slots

  A jackpot that is built up from the bets on multiple machines, and can be won by any player on those machines.

• Hold/Re-Spin Bonus Slot

  Slots

  This holds the reels that triggered the bonus, while the remaining reels are spun again, giving the opportunity to win more credits.

• Denomination

  SlotsVideo Poker

  The value of a credit. Most machines offer a choice of denomination.

• Onesies

  Slots

  A term for a slot player who bets the minimum on each spin, foregoing the chance to win the biggest jackpots.

• Secondary Jackpots for Progressives

  Slots

  A jackpot that, like the main progressive jackpot, continues to build. It is smaller than the main jackpot, but awarded more frequently.

• Payback Percentage

  Slots

  The long-term percentage of money played on a slot machine that is paid back out to players.

• Nudge Slot

  Slots

  A slot feature where a symbol which is just off the payline will move up or down to it, resulting in a payout.

• Free Spin(s)

  Slots

  A bonus offering one or more free spins.

• Primary Jackpot

  Slots

  The largest jackpot offered by a machine.