Casino sign up glossary
Eighteen terms you will meet on registration forms and in offer terms.
By Ryan Jessop. Last checked .
Key takeaways
- 18 terms, A to Z.
- One line each.
- Links to fuller guides.
Short answer: Sign-up offer, welcome offer and new customer offer all mean the same thing: a one-time deal on your first deposit.
Terms A to Z
- Account verification
- Confirming your age and identity before you can play.
- Affordability check
- A check that your gambling is within your means.
- Duplicate account
- A second account for the same person; not allowed.
- First deposit
- Your opening payment; sign-up offers attach to it.
- GAMSTOP
- The national online self-exclusion scheme.
- KYC
- Know your customer: identity verification.
- New customer
- Someone who has never held an account at that casino.
- Offer link
- The link that tells a casino which offer you came for.
- Opt-in
- A step you take to receive an offer.
- Qualifying bet
- A real-money bet needed before a reward.
- Qualifying deposit
- A deposit that meets an offer's rules.
- Reality check
- A reminder of time and spend.
- Self-exclusion
- A block on your account for six months or more.
- Significant terms
- Conditions that must be shown with an offer.
- Sign-up offer
- A one-time offer for new customers; also called a welcome offer.
- Source of funds
- Evidence of where your money comes from.
- Time-out
- A short break from your account.
- Wagering requirement
- Stakes needed before a bonus becomes cash; 10x at most.
Words that mean the same
| You may see | It means |
|---|---|
| Sign-up bonus, welcome bonus, new customer offer | The same one-time offer |
| Register, create an account, join, open an account | Signing up |
| KYC, verification, ID check | Confirming who you are |
| Playthrough, rollover, turnover | Wagering |
Four to learn first
Qualifying deposit, opt-in, significant terms and verification. Start with how to sign up.
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Offer terms dated 5 October 2026, from each casino's published conditions. Registration steps describe the usual UK process; the casino's own form is what applies. How we check. 18+. Free help: 0808 8020 133 or safer gambling.
Frequently asked questions
What is a sign-up offer?
A one-time offer for new customers.
What does KYC mean?
Know your customer: identity checks.
What is a qualifying deposit?
One that meets the offer's rules.
Is a welcome bonus the same as a sign-up bonus?
Yes.
What do I need to sign up?
Your legal name, date of birth, address, email and mobile number.
Do I have to verify my identity?
Yes. UK casinos must verify age and identity before you play.
Which payment method keeps my sign-up offer?
A debit card qualifies at all five casinos.
What is the maximum wagering on a sign-up bonus?
Ten times the bonus, since 19 January 2026.