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Online Casino Glossary: English and Bahasa Melayu
Malaysian players switch between English and Malay all the time. This glossary pairs common casino terms with their Malay equivalents and a short explanation of each.
Many gaming words, such as slot, jackpot and bonus, are used in English even in Malay conversation. Where that is the case, we note it.
Games
| English | Bahasa Melayu | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Slot games | Permainan slot | Reel-based games of chance |
| Live casino | Kasino langsung | Table games with real dealers streamed live |
| Table games | Permainan meja | Baccarat, roulette, blackjack and similar |
| Fishing game | Permainan menembak ikan | Arcade-style shooter game |
| Jackpot | Jackpot | A top prize; usually kept in English |
| Progressive jackpot | Jackpot progresif | A prize pool that grows with each bet |
| Free spins | Putaran percuma | Spins without cost, from a feature or a promotion |
| Paytable | Jadual bayaran | Screen showing symbol values and rules |
Bonuses and payments
| English | Bahasa Melayu | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Bonus | Bonus | Extra funds from a promotion |
| Free credit | Kredit percuma | Bonus credit given without a deposit |
| Welcome bonus | Bonus alu-aluan | An offer for new members |
| Cashback | Pulangan tunai | A percentage of losses returned |
| Wagering requirement | Syarat pertaruhan | Amount to bet before withdrawing bonus winnings |
| Deposit | Deposit | Adding money to your account |
| Withdrawal | Pengeluaran wang | Taking money out to your bank or e-wallet |
| Payment method | Kaedah pembayaran | Online banking, e-wallet or bank transfer |
| E-wallet | E-dompet | A mobile payment wallet |
Account and safety
| English | Bahasa Melayu | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Register | Daftar akaun | Create a member account |
| Login | Log masuk | Sign in to your account |
| Password | Kata laluan | Your secret login code |
| Verification | Pengesahan | Confirming your identity and age |
| House edge | Kelebihan kasino (house edge) | The operator's long-term mathematical advantage |
| Responsible gambling | Perjudian bertanggungjawab | Playing within limits you can afford |
| Self-exclusion | Pengecualian diri | Blocking your own access for a period |
| Review | Ulasan | An assessment of a platform or game |
For a full summary of Bonus888 in Malay, visit our Panduan Bahasa Melayu.