Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ဘောလုံးကစားနည်း.
- Accumulator
- A bet linking several outcomes; each must be correct for a payout, with winnings rolling over from one selection to the next.
- American Odds
- Odds displayed as a positive or negative number; positive shows profit on a $100 bet, negative shows how much you must wager to win $100.
- Asian Handicap
- A bet that gives one team a virtual lead or deficit, expressed in quarter‑goal increments, to level the playing field.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting, separate from everyday finances.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that lets you combine multiple markets from the same match into a single custom wager.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- A bet on whether each team will score at least one goal during the match.
- Correct Score
- A wager on the exact final score of a match, such as 2‑1.
- Decimal Odds
- A way to express odds as a single number (e.g., 2.50) that includes the stake; total return equals odds multiplied by the stake.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes of a match (e.g., home win or draw), reducing risk.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet where you pick a team to win; if the match ends in a draw, the stake is refunded.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in the game.
- Fractional Odds
- Traditional odds shown as a fraction (e.g., 3/2); the first number shows profit relative to the second number staked.
- Half‑Time/Full‑Time
- A bet that requires you to predict both the result at half‑time and the final result of the match.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a bet after the match has started, with odds that update in real time as the game progresses.
- Margin
- The bookmaker’s built‑in advantage, expressed as a percentage, which ensures they make a profit regardless of the result.
- Moneyline
- A straight bet on which team will win the match, with odds reflecting the outright winner only.
- Over/Under
- A wager on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be more or less than a number set by the bookmaker.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, offering higher odds but higher risk.
- Pre-Match Betting
- Betting on a match before it begins, when odds are set based on pre‑game analysis.
- Responsible Gambling
- Guidelines and tools (like deposit limits and self‑exclusion) to help players gamble safely and avoid harmful behavior.
- Spread
- The predicted point difference between two teams, used to balance betting action on both sides.
- Stake Management
- The practice of deciding how much of your bankroll to risk on each bet to protect funds over the long term.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, indicating a potential edge.
- Vig
- The commission or fee embedded in the odds that the sportsbook charges for accepting a bet.