Gaming Platform Glossary

Key terms used across brand pages in this index.

A

APK — Android Package Kit. The file format used to distribute and install apps on Android devices. Gaming platforms sometimes distribute their apps as APKs outside of the Google Play Store. Players should only download APKs from a platform's official link.

API — Application Programming Interface. The connection layer between a platform's backend data systems and its user-facing interface. Relevant to how quickly live data (scores, game results) is delivered.

D

Demo Mode — A version of a game that uses virtual credits rather than real money. Allows players to test game mechanics and platform performance before depositing. See Demo Mode vs Real Money, What the Gap Reveals for a platform that features demo access.

Deposit Limit — A responsible gaming tool that allows players to set a maximum deposit amount per day, week, or month. Required on PAGCOR-licensed platforms.

J

JILI — A major game provider whose slot titles are widely distributed across Philippine gaming platforms. JILI games are characterized by fast-paced mechanics and are among the most popular slot formats with Filipino players.

K

KYC (Know Your Customer) — The identity verification process platforms use to confirm a player's identity before enabling full account functionality, particularly withdrawals. Required under Philippine anti-money laundering regulations. See KYC in Philippine Gaming, Why Verification Matters for a KYC-focused platform example.

O

OTP (One-Time Password) — A single-use verification code sent via SMS used to confirm login or transaction actions. Standard security practice on Philippine gaming platforms.

P

PAGCOR — Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation. The government body responsible for licensing and regulating gaming operations in the Philippines. Platforms with a valid PAGCOR license are subject to regulatory oversight and player protection requirements.

PG Soft — A major game provider whose titles are distributed across Philippine gaming platforms. PG Soft games are noted for high-quality visuals and varied mechanics.

Platform Family — A group of platforms that share a brand naming convention, common ownership, or shared technical infrastructure. Examples in this index include the JL family, JLJL family, and SuperAce family.

R

RNG (Random Number Generator) — The system that determines outcomes in online slot and table games. On certified platforms, RNG systems are independently audited to confirm fairness.

RTP (Return to Player) — The percentage of total wagers a slot game returns to players over a large number of spins. A game with 96% RTP returns ₱96 for every ₱100 wagered on average over time.

S

Self-Exclusion — A responsible gaming tool that allows players to voluntarily block their own access to a platform for a defined or indefinite period.

Session Time Limit — A responsible gaming tool that ends a gaming session after a player-set duration regardless of game state.

W

Withdrawal — The process of transferring funds from a gaming platform account to a player's bank account or mobile wallet. Withdrawal processing speed and reliability are primary trust evaluation factors for Filipino players.