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Every Key fanduel Term, Plainly Defined

From RTP and house edge to same-game parlays and KYC verification, this glossary cuts through the jargon so you can read the lobby, manage your account wallet, and make sharper decisions.

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If a definition here doesn't quite match what you're seeing in your account or on a game screen, our support team can walk you through the specific context. Reach out through any of the channels below — available within the app or from the account help section on desktop.

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How Knowing the Language Helps You Play Smarter

Casino and sportsbook platforms carry a lot of vocabulary that looks technical but is actually straightforward once it's spelled out. Knowing what volatility means before you pick a slot, or what rollover means before you activate a promo, changes how you set your session budget. The same goes for payments — understanding what a Play+ prepaid card is, or why KYC verification

is required before a withdrawal clears, means fewer surprises when you move money. This glossary covers game mechanics, odds formats, account steps, and payment rails so every feature in the fanduel lobby reads clearly.

Essential Casino Terms Explained

These are the terms that come up in almost every session — slots, table games, and live dealer alike. Each definition is kept short and practical.

RTP is the percentage of all wagered money a slot or game is designed to pay back over a very large number of rounds. A 96% RTP means $96 returned per $100 wagered on average, over time.

House edge is the mathematical advantage the casino holds on any given game. Blackjack typically carries a lower house edge than most slots, meaning your money lasts longer per hand on average.

Volatility describes how often a slot pays out and in what size. High-volatility slots like Gates of Olympus pay out less often but in larger amounts. Low-volatility slots pay more frequently but smaller.

A wager requirement is how many times you must play through a bonus amount before those funds become withdrawable. For example, a $20 bonus with a 10x requirement means $200 in total qualifying bets.

A jackpot is the largest prize a slot game offers, either fixed at a set amount or progressive — meaning it grows with each bet placed across all players on that network until someone hits it.

A live dealer game is a real-time casino table — blackjack, baccarat, roulette — broadcast via video stream with a human dealer. Evolution is a major studio behind many live dealer titles in the lobby.

Payments, Odds Formats, and Account Vocabulary

These terms come up when you move money, read a betting line, or work through an account verification step. Knowing them prevents confusion at exactly the moment it matters most.

A moneyline bet is a straight-up pick on which team wins with no point spread involved. Odds like -150 mean you risk $150 to win $100; +130 means a $100 bet returns $130 profit if correct.

Over/under — also called a total — is a bet on whether the combined score of both teams will be higher or lower than a number set by the sportsbook. Common on NFL and NBA games.

A same-game parlay combines multiple bets from a single game — for example, an NFL quarterback's passing yards, the team moneyline, and the game total — into one slip with a multiplied payout.

Rollover is essentially the same as a wagering requirement — the total bet volume needed to unlock promo funds. Always check the rollover multiplier and which game types count toward it before opting in.

KYC is the identity verification process required before withdrawals are processed. You submit a government-issued ID and sometimes proof of address. This step is standard for all licensed US operators.

Play+ is a prepaid card tied directly to your casino account wallet. You fund it from your account balance and use it for purchases or ATM withdrawals — a practical bridge between your casino wallet and everyday spending.

How These Terms Apply Inside Your fanduel Account

Definitions are one thing — knowing where to actually find or apply these features in the account is a different step. These questions cover the practical side of what each term looks like in the lobby or wallet.

RTP is displayed only when the game provider publishes it. Inside the lobby, open a slot's info panel — usually a small 'i' icon — and if the studio has shared it, the RTP figure appears there alongside volatility.

Head to account settings, select identity verification, and upload a clear photo of your government-issued ID. Most submissions are reviewed and confirmed within a short processing window before your withdrawal is released.

From the cashier, select Play+ and choose how much to move from your account balance to the card. Once funded, the card works like a standard prepaid Visa or Mastercard — at retailers, online, or at ATMs where accepted.

Yes — both PayPal and Venmo are available in the cashier for eligible accounts. Select the method, confirm the amount, and authenticate with your PayPal or Venmo app. Withdrawals back to the same method follow the same path in reverse.

Open the NFL odds board, select a game, and tap the same-game parlay tab. Add player props — passing yards, receiving touchdowns — and team outcomes to the slip. The combined odds update live as you add each leg.

Promo terms — including rollover multipliers and qualifying game types — are listed in the promo detail view. If something reads differently in your account history, live chat can pull the specific promo terms for your account.
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