Online Casino Glossary

GGL-Whitelist (GGL Whitelist)

Official list of all online gambling providers legally operating in Germany. Published on gluecksspiel-behoerde.de. Only providers on this list may be legally advertised in Germany.

GGL (Joint Gambling Authority of the Federal States)

Joint Gambling Authority of the Federal States, based in Halle (Saale). Since the GlüStV 2021, it has been the central supervisory body for online gambling in Germany.

GlüStV 2021 (State Treaty on Gambling 2021)

State Treaty on Gambling 2021. Nationwide legal basis for online gambling in Germany. In force since July 1, 2021.

LUGAS (Cross-State Gambling Supervision System)

Cross-State Gambling Supervision System. Enforces the cross-provider deposit limit of €1,000 per month and parallel play bans.

OASIS (Online Player Status Query)

Online Player Status Query. Nationwide blocking system for players with gambling addiction problems. Applies across providers and types of gambling.

5-Second Rule

Regulation from the GlüStV 2021: A minimum of five seconds must pass between two spins of a virtual slot machine game.

Bonus Wagering Requirements

Wagering requirement: How many times a bonus must be played through before winnings can be withdrawn.

No-Deposit Bonus

Bonus without a deposit. The casino gives the player a small amount or free spins to try out games.

Reload Bonus

Bonus for existing players upon making a new deposit. Lower than a welcome bonus, often offered weekly or monthly.

Cashback

Refund of a percentage of losses over a specified period.

Free Spins

Complimentary spins on a slot machine. Winnings are usually subject to wagering requirements and a maximum withdrawal amount.

Live Casino

Real-time casino with human dealers, streamed from studios.

Volatility

The degree of fluctuation in a slot machine. High volatility = infrequent but large wins.

Megaways

Slot mechanic with a variable number of symbols per reel, often up to 117,649 ways to win.

RTP (Return to Player)

Theoretical payout percentage of a slot machine over a very long period.

House Edge

The mathematical advantage the casino has per game round (100% - RTP).

KYC (Know Your Customer)

Identity verification upon the first withdrawal. Mandatory for all GGL-licensed casinos.

Reality Check

A pop-up reminder that displays game duration, stakes, and winnings at set time intervals.

Trustly

Swedish payment service provider for direct bank transfers without creating an account.

Affiliate

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