Gambling terms explained

In this section, we list key concepts you should understand before you gamble. For example, do you know what ‘house edge’ and ‘average return to player’ mean? Read on to find out.

  • Odds

    Odds are the likelihood of one thing happening, rather than another.

  • House edge

    The ‘house edge’ is the advantage a gambling operator has on every bet you make.

  • A roll of money

    Average return to player

    The ‘average return to player’ is the percentage a gaming machine pays back in a single game, on average.

  • Glossary

    This is a list of common gambling terms and a brief explanation of each.