The 9PH Casino Plus Glossary — Casino & Payment Terms in Plain English
Every industry hides behind its own vocabulary, and online casinos are no different. This glossary strips the jargon back to one clear line per term, grouped so you can find what you need fast. Keep it open while you read the rest of the academy.
Payment & cashout terms
- InstaPay — the real-time interbank rail that carries most casino payouts; capped at ₱50,000 per transaction and ₱500,000 per day, running 24/7.
- PESONet — a batch transfer that settles the same or next banking day, used for amounts larger than InstaPay allows.
- GCash — the most-used PH e-wallet; cash-in is free up to ₱8,000 a month, then about 2%, with a daily deposit limit around ₱100,000.
- Maya — a PH e-wallet that charges roughly ₱15 per outbound InstaPay transfer.
- GoTyme — a BSP-licensed digital bank whose InstaPay transfers are free, making it the cheapest wallet to cash out to.
- KYC — the one-time 'Know Your Customer' identity check using a valid government ID, reviewed within 24–48 hours before your first withdrawal.
- QRPh — the national QR standard for sending and receiving payments across banks and wallets.
Slot & odds terms
- RTP — Return to Player, the long-run percentage a slot pays back over millions of spins; most popular JILI titles publish 97%.
- House edge — the flip side of RTP; a 97% slot keeps about 3% over the long run.
- Volatility — how bumpy a game pays: low means frequent small wins, high means rare but larger ones.
- Max win — the largest payout a game can return, shown as a multiple of your stake, such as Mega Ace at 15,000×.
- Ways to win — the combinations that pay; Charge Buffalo offers 4,096 ways, Super Ace 1,024.
- Wagering requirement — how many times a bonus must be bet before it becomes withdrawable cash.
Account & safety terms
- PAGCOR — the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, the government body that licenses and audits legal online casinos.
- Self-exclusion — a tool that locks your account for a set period when you need a break.
- Reality check — a timed reminder showing how long you have been playing.
- Deposit limit — a daily, weekly or monthly cap you set on how much you can add.
- Third-party account — a wallet in someone else's name; payouts to these are rejected, since your account must match your ID.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between InstaPay and PESONet?
InstaPay is a real-time rail, moving money in seconds to minutes 24/7, but capped at ₱50,000 per transaction and ₱500,000 per day. PESONet is a batch system that settles the same or next banking day and suits larger amounts above the InstaPay caps.
What does KYC mean?
KYC stands for Know Your Customer — a one-time identity check using a valid government ID such as a passport, UMID or driver's licence. It is a PAGCOR requirement reviewed within 24–48 hours before your first withdrawal, and your account must be in your own name.
What is a wagering requirement?
It is a multiplier that shows how many times you must bet a bonus before it converts to withdrawable cash. A ₱100 bonus with 20x wagering means ₱2,000 in total bets first. Always read the specific terms on any bonus before you claim it.