Bonuses, Accounts and Withdrawals
Account Closure
Account closure ends access to a gambling account, with rules for remaining balances and self-exclusion overlap.
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Bonuses, wagering requirements, player accounts, deposits, withdrawals, and player-funds concepts.
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Account Session Reminder
Account session reminders notify players how long they have been logged in or playing.
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Account Verification Status
Account verification status indicates whether identity and related checks are complete for full cashier access.
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Account Withdrawal Limit
An account withdrawal limit caps how much can be cashed out per day, week, or month.
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Age-Gated Advertising
Age-gated advertising restricts gambling creatives to audiences verified or estimated to be of legal gambling age.
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Average Revenue Per User
Average revenue per user (ARPU) in gambling is revenue (often NGR or GGR) divided by active players in a period.
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Bet Credit
A bet credit is a promotional sports stake that can be placed on eligible markets under stated odds and expiry rules.
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Billing Descriptor Gambling
A gambling billing descriptor is the text on a bank or card statement identifying the gambling merchant or processor.
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Bonus Expiry
Bonus expiry is the deadline to meet wagering or use free spins before promotional value is forfeited.
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Bonus Forfeiture
Bonus forfeiture is cancellation of bonus funds and related winnings after a terms breach or player cancellation.
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Bonus Funds
Bonus funds are promotional credits that generally cannot be withdrawn until wagering and other bonus conditions are met.
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Bonus Terms
Bonus terms are the contractual rules governing eligibility, wagering, contributions, max bets, games, and forfeiture.
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Cash Balance
Cash balance is player money that is generally withdrawable, subject to verification, holds, and payment-method rules.
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Cashback (Gambling Player)
Gambling cashback returns a percentage of net losses over a period as cash or bonus funds per promotion rules.
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Cashier Deposit Limit
A cashier deposit limit is a player- or operator-set cap on how much can be deposited over a period.
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Closed-Loop Withdrawal
Closed-loop withdrawal policies return funds to the original deposit method where regulations or risk rules require.
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Cost Per Acquisition (Gambling)
Cost per acquisition (CPA) in gambling is the marketing cost to obtain one qualifying player action, often an FTD.
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Currency Conversion Gambling Cashier
Currency conversion in the gambling cashier converts deposited or withdrawn funds between currencies, often with a margin.
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Deposit Bonus
A deposit bonus credits promotional funds when a player deposits, usually as a percentage match up to a cap.
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Deposit Conversion Rate
Deposit conversion rate is the share of registrants (or visitors) who complete a first deposit.
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Deposit Method
A deposit method is the payment rail used to fund a gambling account (card, bank transfer, e-wallet, and others).
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Dormant Account
A dormant account is a player account with no qualifying activity for a defined period, often subject to fees or closure rules.
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E-Wallet Gambling Payment
E-wallet gambling payments use stored-value wallets as the cashier rail for deposits and sometimes withdrawals.
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Enhanced Due Diligence Gambling
Enhanced due diligence is deeper customer investigation used for higher-risk gambling relationships or triggers.
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Failed Deposit Gambling
A failed gambling deposit is a cashier funding attempt declined by issuer, wallet, or processor.
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First-Time Depositor
A first-time depositor (FTD) is a newly registered player who makes their first real-money deposit with an operator.
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Free Bet
A free bet is a promotional stake credit for sports or similar products, with rules on stake refunds and profit treatment.
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Free Spin Value
Free spin value is the stake denomination assigned to each promotional free spin.
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Free Spins
Free spins are promotional slot rounds funded by the operator; winnings usually credit as bonus funds with wagering rules.
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Gambling Advertising
Gambling advertising is marketing of betting or gaming products subject to age, harm, and truthfulness restrictions in many markets.
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Gambling Affiliate
A gambling affiliate is a publisher paid to refer players to operators via tracked links, content, or media.
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Gambling Chargeback
A gambling chargeback is a card dispute on a gambling merchant transaction, often scrutinized for friendly fraud and closed-loop evidence.
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Gambling Merchant Category Code
A gambling merchant category code is the card-network MCC used to classify betting and casino merchants for authorization and reporting.
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Gambling Payment Processor
A gambling payment processor is a PSP or acquirer specializing in high-risk gambling merchant acceptance.
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Gambling Transaction
A gambling transaction is a payment coded or treated as funding or settling a gambling service.
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Game Contribution Rate
Game contribution rate is the percentage of each bet that counts toward completing a wagering requirement.
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High-Risk Merchant Gambling
High-risk merchant status reflects acquirer underwriting for gambling businesses with elevated chargeback and regulatory risk.
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Issuer Gambling Block
An issuer gambling block is a bank or card setting that declines gambling MCC transactions.
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Loyalty Program
A loyalty or VIP program awards points or tiers based on play, redeemable for bonuses or perks under program rules.
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Maximum Bonus Bet
Maximum bonus bet is the largest stake allowed while bonus funds or an active wagering requirement apply.
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Maximum Cashout
Maximum cashout caps how much of bonus-related winnings can be converted to withdrawable cash.
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MCC 7995
MCC 7995 is a widely used card-network merchant category code associated with betting, including lottery tickets and casino gaming as defined by the networks.
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Minimum Deposit
Minimum deposit is the smallest amount the cashier will accept for a funding transaction.
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Minimum Withdrawal
Minimum withdrawal is the smallest cash-out the operator will process for a given method.
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No Deposit Bonus
A no-deposit bonus credits spins or funds without requiring a deposit, usually with tight wagering and cashout caps.
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Non-Sticky Bonus
A non-sticky bonus can convert into withdrawable cash after wagering and other conditions are completed.
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Open Banking Gambling Payment
Open banking gambling payments fund accounts via account-to-account rails instead of cards.
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Opt-In Bonus
An opt-in bonus requires the player to actively accept the promotion before it attaches to a deposit.
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Payment Instrument Verification
Payment instrument verification confirms the player controls the card or wallet used to deposit or withdraw.
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Pending Withdrawal
A pending withdrawal is a cash-out request that has been submitted but not yet paid to the player’s payment instrument.
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Player Acquisition Cost
Player acquisition cost aggregates media, affiliate, and promo spend required to acquire a depositing player.
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Player Churn Rate
Player churn rate is the percentage of active players who become inactive over a defined period.
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Player Lifetime Value
Player lifetime value (LTV/LTV) estimates net revenue expected from a player over the relationship lifetime.
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Playthrough Requirement
Playthrough requirement is another name for wagering requirement—how much must be bet before bonus-related funds can be withdrawn.
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Prepaid Card Gambling
Prepaid card or voucher funding uses prepaid instruments to deposit, often with extra risk and bonus restrictions.
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Processing Time Gambling Withdrawal
Processing time is the operator-stated window to review and send a gambling withdrawal before bank/wallet rails add their own delay.
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Promotional Code
A promotional code is a string entered at cashier or registration to attach a specific bonus offer.
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Proof of Address
Proof of address is documentary evidence of where a player lives, often required during KYC.
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Qualifying Deposit
A qualifying deposit meets minimum amount and method rules required to trigger a bonus.
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Refund versus Withdrawal Gambling
Refund versus withdrawal distinguishes reversing a deposit on the original rail from paying out a cash balance as a withdrawal.
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