This glossary covers the most common terms you'll encounter at sweepstakes casinos and social casino platforms like HitJuwa.
A
- Auto-Cashout
- A feature in crash games that automatically cashes out your wager when the multiplier reaches your preset target.
- Auto-Spin
- A slot feature that automatically spins the reels a set number of times without manual input.
B
- Bankroll
- The total amount of Gold Coins or Sweep Coins you have available to play with.
- Bonus Round
- A special feature within a game that offers enhanced rewards, free spins, or mini-games.
C
- Cascading Reels
- A slot feature where winning symbols disappear and new symbols fall into their places, potentially creating chain wins.
- Crash Game
- A game type where a multiplier increases over time and you must cash out before it "crashes" to zero. See our crash games guide.
- Crash Point
- The multiplier value at which a crash game round ends. Determined randomly by the game's RNG before each round begins.
D
- Daily Bonus
- Free Gold Coins and sometimes Sweep Coins awarded for logging into your account each day. See our daily bonus streak guide.
F
- Fishing Game
- An arcade-style casino game where you shoot at fish swimming on screen to catch them for rewards. See our fishing games guide.
- Free Spins
- Bonus rounds in slot games where you spin the reels without using your coins, usually triggered by landing scatter symbols.
G
- Gold Coins (GC)
- The primary entertainment currency at HitJuwa. Used for fun play with no monetary value. Can be purchased or received free. See Gold Coins vs Sweep Coins.
H
- House Edge
- The mathematical advantage the platform has over players, expressed as a percentage. A 4% house edge means the platform expects to retain 4% of all coins wagered over time.
J
- Jackpot
- The largest possible prize in a game. Progressive jackpots grow with each play until won; fixed jackpots have a set value.
K
- KYC (Know Your Customer)
- Identity verification process required before redeeming Sweep Coins. See our KYC guide.
M
- Multiplier
- A feature that multiplies your winnings by a specified amount (2x, 3x, 10x, etc.).
- Megaways
- A slot mechanic where the number of symbols per reel changes each spin, creating thousands of possible ways to win.
N
- No Purchase Necessary (NPN)
- A legal requirement of sweepstakes casinos — players must always have a free method to obtain Sweep Coins.
P
- Payline
- A line across the reels that determines winning combinations. Modern slots can have 1 to 100+ paylines.
- Paytable
- A chart within each game showing the value of each symbol and explaining bonus features.
- Playthrough Requirement
- The number of times you must wager Sweep Coins before they become eligible for redemption (e.g., 1x playthrough means you must wager the SC amount once).
- Provider
- The game development company that creates casino games. HitJuwa features games from multiple providers.
R
- RNG (Random Number Generator)
- The technology that ensures all game outcomes are random and fair. Certified by independent testing labs.
- RTP (Return to Player)
- The theoretical percentage of wagered coins returned to players over time. A 96% RTP means $96 returned per $100 wagered on average. See our RTP guide.
S
- Scatter Symbol
- A special slot symbol that triggers bonus features (usually free spins) regardless of its position on the reels.
- Sweep Coins (SC)
- Promotional currency at HitJuwa that can be redeemed for prizes after meeting playthrough requirements. Received free with GC purchases or through promotions. See Gold Coins vs Sweep Coins.
- Sweepstakes Casino
- An online casino platform that uses a dual-currency sweepstakes model, making it legal in most US states. See What Is a Sweepstakes Casino.
V
- Volatility
- How often and how much a game pays out. Low volatility = frequent small wins. High volatility = rare large wins. See our volatility guide.
W
- Wild Symbol
- A special slot symbol that substitutes for other symbols to help complete winning combinations. Expanding wilds grow to cover entire reels.