Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ព័ត៌មាន World Cup.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections, all of which must win for a payout.
- Asian Handicap
- A two‑way handicap system that eliminates the draw outcome and gives a half or quarter goal advantage or disadvantage to a team.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that allows you to create a custom bet by combining multiple markets from the same event into a single wager.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- A bet on whether both teams will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on current odds.
- Correct Score
- A bet that requires predicting the exact final score of a match.
- Draw No Bet
- A wager that eliminates the draw outcome; you win if your chosen team wins, and get your stake back if the match ends in a draw.
- Dutching
- A betting strategy where you place multiple bets on different outcomes of the same event to ensure a profit or reduce risk regardless of the result.
- Edge
- The statistical advantage a bettor believes they have over the sportsbook's odds.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Handicap
- A points or goals advantage given to one team to level the playing field, used to adjust odds.
- In‑Play Betting
- Betting on a match after it has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Kelly Criterion
- A mathematical formula used to calculate the optimal size of a bet based on your edge and the odds, aiming to maximize long‑term growth.
- Live Odds
- The constantly changing odds offered during in‑play betting, reflecting the current state of the event.
- Market
- A category of betting options for a specific event, such as match result, total goals, or player props.
- Odds
- The numerical expression that indicates how likely an outcome is and how much you will win if your bet wins.
- Outright Bet
- A wager on the overall winner of a tournament, group, or competition, rather than a single match.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a specific statistic, usually total goals, will be above or below a set number.
- Push
- A tie result in a bet where the wager is refunded because the outcome falls exactly on the line.
- RTP
- The percentage of all wagered money that a casino game pays back to players over a long period, expressed as a number between 0% and 100%.
- Stake
- The amount of money you place on a single bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you an expected advantage.
- Vig
- Short for vigorish, the built‑in margin that ensures the bookmaker profits regardless of the result.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings earned from that bonus.