Online Gambling Glossary
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Wager
Bet.
Welcome bonus
Most online casinos offer their new players a bonus. This bonus consists of free play money which is in most cases received when the new player makes the first deposit. The amount of the welcome bonus differs for each casino but usually a percentage of the first deposit is offered. For example: when your first deposit is €/$/£ 100,- and the casino offers a 100% welcome bonus, your account will be credited with €/$/£ 200,- play money.
Wild card
Bug / Joker.
Wild symbols
Symbols on the slots machines which can be used as a bug
Wild Viking
A hand consisting of 5 cards from which the first and the last card both are Jokers.
Winning combination
The combinations of symbols on the reels which must be hit for pay-out, like digits for instance.
Wrong bet
Wager that the shooter will fail to make a pass.
Wager
Bet.
Welcome bonus
Most online casinos offer their new players a bonus. This bonus consists of free play money which is in most cases received when the new player makes the first deposit. The amount of the welcome bonus differs for each casino but usually a percentage of the first deposit is offered. For example: when your first deposit is €/$/£ 100,- and the casino offers a 100% welcome bonus, your account will be credited with €/$/£ 200,- play money.
Wild card
Bug / Joker.
Wild symbols
Symbols on the slots machines which can be used as a bug
Wild Viking
A hand consisting of 5 cards from which the first and the last card both are Jokers.
Winning combination
The combinations of symbols on the reels which must be hit for pay-out, like digits for instance.
Wrong bet
Wager that the shooter will fail to make a pass.