Glossary of Key Terms

To help you understand our games, promotions and account processes, here is a plain-English explanation of terms and concepts you may encounter at Pirate Spins. For answers to common questions, visit our FAQ page.

Term	Plain-English Explanation
Account balance	The total funds in your account, which may include withdrawable (real) funds and non-withdrawable bonus funds.
Bonus funds	Promotional credit added to your account, usually subject to wagering before it or its winnings can be withdrawn.
Cashback	A return of a portion of net losses over a defined period.
Cashier (banking)	The section of your account where you deposit, withdraw and view your transaction history.
Demo mode (fun play)	A way to play games using virtual credits, without staking or winning real money.
Deposit	Funds you add to your account in order to play.
Free spins	A number of spins on selected slot games awarded as part of a promotion.
Jackpot	A large prize; a progressive jackpot grows as players contribute and can be won at random or through a game feature.
KYC	Know Your Customer — identity, age and address checks we carry out to comply with the law and protect players.
AML	Anti-Money-Laundering — the legal framework and checks that help prevent misuse of gambling services.
Live casino	Games streamed in real time with a human dealer, such as live roulette or blackjack.
Loyalty / VIP programme	A scheme rewarding regular play with points, tiers, personalised offers and other benefits.
Paylines	The lines across a slot’s reels on which winning combinations are formed.
Payment method	The means by which you deposit or withdraw, which must belong to you.
Reload bonus	A promotion that rewards deposits made after your first.
RNG	Random Number Generator — the technology that produces random, unpredictable game outcomes to ensure fairness.
RTP	Return to Player — the theoretical long-term percentage of total stakes a game is designed to return to players.
Responsible gambling tools	Deposit limits, loss limits, session reminders, time-outs and self-exclusion that help you stay in control.
Self-exclusion	A tool that lets you block your own access to gambling for a chosen period.
Two-step verification (2FA)	An extra login security step requiring a one-time code in addition to your password.
Volatility (variance)	A measure of how frequently and how large a game’s payouts tend to be; high-volatility games pay less often but potentially more.
Wagering requirement	The number of times a bonus or related funds must be staked before winnings can be withdrawn. Also called playthrough or rollover.
Withdrawal	A request to take funds out of your account through a supported payment method.