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The betting glossary, in plain English

The vocabulary of betting slips and bonus terms, defined without jargon or condescension. From accumulator to void - the fifty terms that actually appear.

Independent editorial publication · Not the official operator website · Last reviewed 20 October 2026 · Editorial policy

01Bets and markets

Accumulator (acca/parlay): one bet combining multiple selections; all must win. Odds multiply; so does margin.

Asian handicap: a spread using quarter and half lines to eliminate the draw, splitting stakes across adjacent lines.

BTTS: both teams to score - yes or no.

Double chance: covering two of three match outcomes in one bet at reduced odds.

Each-way: two bets in one - win, and place at fractional terms; racing's standard.

Draw no bet: stake returned if the match draws.

Handicap / spread: a virtual head start applied to even up mismatched sides.

Over/under (totals): betting a combined score against a line.

Single: one selection, one stake - the margin-friendliest format.

Void: a cancelled bet; stake refunded, acca legs reduce to 1.00.

02Bonus and account terms

Wagering requirement (rollover/playthrough): how much you must bet before bonus funds withdraw. At Apex Bets: 30x casino, 20x sports at 3.0+ odds.

Cashout cap: the maximum withdrawable winnings from a bonus (3x bonus at Apex Bets).

Validity window: how long a bonus lasts (7 days at Apex Bets).

Contribution: what percentage of a bet's stake counts toward wagering (slots 100%, live tables ~0% typically).

FICA/KYC: South Africa's identity-verification law; ID plus proof of address before withdrawals.

Rakeback/cashback: a rebate on losses or turnover, tiered in VIP schemes.

Free bet: a stake token; winnings paid minus the stake.

Wager-free spins: free spins whose winnings convert directly to cash.

03Casino terms

RTP (return to player): long-run payout percentage of a game.

Volatility/variance: how wildly a game's results swing around its RTP.

House edge: the complement of RTP - the casino's mathematical share.

Crash game: a rising multiplier you must exit before it crashes (Aviator, Spaceman, Blast).

Progressive jackpot: a prize pool fed by player wagers across a network.

Provably fair: crash-game mechanism where outcomes derive from published seeds.

QFrequently asked questions

What does 'min odds 3.0' mean in wagering terms?

Every leg of a qualifying sports bet must be priced at 3.00 or higher to count toward rollover.

What is the difference between a free bet and bonus credit?

Bonus credit sits in your balance and must be wagered; a free bet is a one-time stake token returning winnings minus stake.

What does 'void' mean on my slip?

The market was cancelled; you get your stake back, and in accumulators that leg drops to 1.00.

What is an overround?

The sum of all implied probabilities in a market; above 100% is the bookmaker's margin.

Where can I look up terms as I meet them?

This glossary covers the common set; operator terms pages define their own usage.

Sources and review notes

  • Livescore Bet bonus analysis, reviewed 20 October 2026
  • Casino.org South Africa review and bonus coverage, reviewed 20 October 2026