Gambling Terms Glossary
Explore our comprehensive collection of gambling terms, betting systems, and casino mechanics.
A system where players get a portion of the house fee back. Common in online poker rooms.
Pronunciation: RAYK-bak
An illegal numbers game popular in the Philippines. Operates in syndicate-like systems.
Pronunciation: hoo-EH-teng
The statistical advantage the casino has over the player in any game.
Pronunciation: HOWS ej
Online version of sabong (cockfighting), typically hosted via streaming platforms.
Pronunciation: EE-sah-bong
A term for e-wallets used specifically for funding gambling activities (e.g., GCash, PayMaya).
Pronunciation: GAM-bul WAL-et
Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator - companies licensed to offer online gambling to foreign markets.
Pronunciation: POH-go
Random Number Generator - software that ensures fair and unpredictable game outcomes.
Pronunciation: AR-en-JEE
Betting system where multiple players' wagers are combined into a single prize pool.
Pronunciation: POOLD bets
Percentage of total wagers a game is expected to pay back over time.
Pronunciation: ar-tee-pee
How frequently and how large wins occur in a game.
Pronunciation: voh-lah-TIL-ih-tee
