Casino Glossary: 37 Terms Filipino Players Meet Online
Short definitions for the words you see on casino sites, PAGCOR documents and payment screens, from RTP and turnover to GSA and QR Ph. Search or tap a letter.
Aggregator
A company that bundles games from many studios and delivers them to operators through one connection. PAGCOR accredits them as gaming affiliates. More
AMLA
The Anti-Money Laundering Act. Since RA 10927, casinos are covered persons that must verify customers and report large or suspicious transactions. More
Bankroll
The money you set aside for gambling, separate from bills and savings. Decide it before you start. More
Bet range
The smallest and largest bet a game allows. Operators set it, so the same game can have different limits on different sites.
Cashback
A refund of part of your net losses over a period. PAGCOR caps it at 15% of net losses on electronic games. More
CICC
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center, created by RA 10175. It publishes a notice of blocked gambling sites. More
Clone site
A website that copies a real operator’s name and design to collect deposits or log-in details. More
Deposit match
A bonus that adds a percentage of your deposit as bonus money, usually with turnover attached. More
E-bingo
Bingo played on electronic terminals or online, including fast formats such as Rapid Bingo.
EGLD
PAGCOR’s Electronic Gaming Licensing Department, which publishes the lists of approved games and accredited operators. More
E-wallet
A mobile money account such as GCash or Maya. Supervised by the BSP. More
GGR
Gross gaming revenue: total bets minus winnings paid. PAGCOR takes a share of GGR from operators. More
GSA
Gaming System Administrator: a PAGCOR-accredited company that runs the platform behind one or more online gaming brands. More
Hit frequency
How often a slot pays anything at all, shown as a percentage of spins. Not the same as RTP.
House edge
100% minus RTP: the share of total bets a game is designed to keep over the long run. More
InstaPay
Real-time bank and e-wallet transfers, capped at ₱50,000 per transaction. More
Integrated resort
A large licensed development combining a casino with hotels and entertainment, such as those in Entertainment City. More
KYC
Know your customer: the ID checks an operator must run before paying out. More
Live dealer
Table games streamed from a studio with a human dealer, such as baccarat or game shows. More
Max win
The largest win a game can pay, as a multiple of your bet, set by the studio. More
Multiplier
A feature that multiplies a win, for example 2x or 10x.
OSEA
PAGCOR’s Online Self-Exclusion Application, used to bar yourself from PAGCOR-regulated gaming. More
PAGCOR
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, created by PD 1869. It both operates and regulates gaming. More
PESONet
Batch bank transfers, usually credited the same or next banking day. More
POGO
Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator: offshore licensees serving players abroad, now banned under EO 74 and RA 12312. More
QR Ph
The national QR code standard used to pay from any participating bank or e-wallet. More
Rebate
A small percentage of your total bets returned to you. PAGCOR caps it at 1.50% of turnover or deposits for eligible games. More
RNG
Random number generator: the software that decides outcomes in electronic games. More
Root word
The core brand name PAGCOR registers for a GSA, which its domains build on. More
RTP
Return to player: the portion of all money wagered that a game’s maths returns as wins once millions of rounds are counted. A published, typical figure, not a guarantee for your session. More
Sabong
Cockfighting. Online sabong has been suspended since 2022. More
Satellite casino
A smaller casino run by a private operator under PAGCOR licence, often inside a hotel. More
Scatter
A slot symbol that pays or triggers a feature wherever it lands.
Self-exclusion
A request that bars you from gaming venues or sites for a set period. More
Turnover
The total you must bet before bonus money or its winnings can be withdrawn. Also called wagering or rollover. More
Volatility
How a slot spreads its payouts: low volatility means smaller, frequent wins; high means rarer, larger ones. More
Wild
A slot symbol that stands in for others to complete a win.
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Frequently asked questions
What does RTP mean?
Return to player: the portion of all money wagered that a game’s maths returns as wins once millions of rounds are counted. It is a published, typical figure and does not predict a single session.
What is a GSA?
A Gaming System Administrator, the PAGCOR-accredited company that runs the platform behind one or more online gaming brands.