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The scoretower Glossary: Every Term, Plain and Simple

Every word in our lobby — from RTP to rollover, moneyline to KYC — is defined here in plain American English so you know exactly what you're looking at before you place a bet or spin a reel.

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Still Unclear on a Term? Here's How to Reach Us

If a term in the lobby or your account dashboard doesn't match what's defined here, our support team can walk you through it. Reach us through the channels below and we'll point you to the exact feature or game setting in question.

Live Chat Start a chat from any page in the lobby. Our team can clarify a term, explain a rollover requirement, or help you locate a specific game mechanic in real time.
Email Support Send a question about a specific term, a payment step, or an account setting to our support address. We reply with a direct explanation tied to your account details.
Account Help Center Your account dashboard includes a searchable help section. Type any term — KYC, Play+, rollover — and pull up a context-specific answer without leaving the page.
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Know the Language Before You Pick a Game

Choosing between Atlantic City Blackjack and a high-volatility slot like Gates of Olympus isn't just a matter of preference — it's about understanding what the numbers actually mean. When you know what house edge tells you versus what RTP tells you, you pick the table or machine that fits your session style. The same logic applies on the sportsbook side: a point

spread and a moneyline look similar but pay out differently. Linking these terms back to real account steps — like how Play+ loads or how a rollover clears — turns vocabulary into a practical skill.

Core Casino Terms Defined

These six terms show up constantly across slots, table games, and live dealer rooms. Each definition is kept to the point so you can scan it fast and get back to the lobby.

The percentage of total wagers a game pays back over many rounds. A 96% RTP means the game returns $96 per $100 wagered on average across a large sample of spins.

The mathematical advantage the platform holds on each bet. A 2% house edge means for every $100 wagered, the house earns $2 on average over time.

How frequently and how large a slot pays out. High volatility means fewer wins but larger payouts; low volatility means steadier, smaller wins during a session.

The total amount you bet during a session or to meet a requirement. Turnover counts the action placed, not the balance in your account wallet at any given moment.

A large prize pool attached to a slot or table game. Fixed jackpots pay a set amount; progressive jackpots grow with each wager placed across the qualifying game network.

A real human dealer running the game via video stream. You see the cards, roulette wheel, or dice in real time and interact through a chat or betting interface on screen.

Odds, Payments, and Account Vocabulary

Once you move beyond the basics, these terms come up on the sportsbook side and inside your account dashboard. Knowing them saves confusion when a rollover requirement or a KYC request appears.

A bet on which team wins outright, expressed as a positive or negative number. A -150 moneyline means you wager $150 to win $100; a +130 means a $100 bet returns $130.

A margin set by oddsmakers to even the field between teams. Betting the favorite means they must win by more than the spread; the underdog can lose by less and still cover.

A bet on whether the combined score of a game lands above or below a set number. The actual winner does not matter — only the final combined total counts for settlement.

The number of times you must wager a bonus or deposit amount before withdrawing. A $50 bonus with a 10x rollover requires $500 in total wagers before cashout is available.

The identity verification process required before withdrawals are processed. You submit a government-issued ID and proof of address so the account can be confirmed as yours.

A digital payment method that holds funds for quick deposits and withdrawals. On scoretower, PayPal, Venmo, and Play+ are the e-wallet and prepaid options available to eligible accounts.

How These Terms Apply Inside the Lobby

Definitions are useful — knowing how they connect to real actions in your account is more useful. These questions cover the practical side: where RTP is shown, how KYC works with PayPal, and what rollover looks like on your balance screen.

RTP is shown only where the game provider exposes it. In the game frame, look for an info or paytable icon — Pragmatic Play and Evolution titles typically include it there.

Yes. Once KYC is cleared and your PayPal account is verified on file, withdrawal requests move directly to the payout queue without an additional identity hold on the transaction.

Open the promotions or bonus section of your account wallet. The progress bar shows total wagered versus the required turnover amount, updated after each qualifying bet or spin.

They refer to the same concept — a margin applied to level competition. On the NFL sportsbook the term is point spread; in soccer markets the same mechanic is called Asian handicap.

Yes. Deposits made via Venmo count the same as any other funding method toward eligible wagers. The rollover calculation is based on bet action, not which payment rail you used.

The session closes at that point and your remaining balance returns to your account wallet. Any in-progress round that completed before the limit counts toward your session totals normally.
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