Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ဘောလုံးလမ်းညွှန်.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, and winnings roll over.
- American Odds
- A format used mainly in the US that shows how much you need to bet to win $100 (negative) or how much you win on a $100 bet (positive).
- Asian Handicap
- A type of spread betting that eliminates the draw outcome and uses half‑goal or quarter‑goal lines to avoid ties.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of setting aside a specific amount of money for betting and controlling how much you wager per bet.
- Bookmaker (Sportsbook)
- The company that sets the odds and accepts bets on sporting events.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- A bet on whether each team 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.
- Correct Score
- A bet that predicts the exact final score of a match.
- Decimal Odds
- A way of showing odds as a single number, where the total payout per unit staked is the odds multiplied by the stake.
- Fractional Odds
- A traditional UK format that shows the profit you make relative to your stake, written as a fraction.
- Free Bet
- A token provided by the sportsbook that allows you to place a bet without using your own money; any winnings are usually returned.
- Juice (Vig)
- The commission or fee that the sportsbook adds to the odds, ensuring a profit regardless of the outcome.
- KYC (Know Your Customer)
- The verification process required by law to confirm a bettor’s identity, age, and source of funds.
- Line Movement
- The change in odds or spreads from the time they are posted until the start of the event, often influenced by betting volume.
- Live Betting (In-Play)
- Betting on match events while the game is happening, with odds that update in real time.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match outright, with odds reflecting the outright winner.
- Odds
- The number that tells you how much money you can win if your bet wins, based on the probability of the outcome.
- Odds Boost
- A promotional increase of odds on a specific selection, giving you a higher potential payout.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be more (over) or less (under) than a set figure.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to the underdog to level the playing field, expressed as a number of goals.
- Single Bet
- A straightforward bet on one outcome, with the stake placed on a single selection.
- Staking Plan
- A strategy that determines how many units to bet on each wager based on confidence or value.
- Unit (Stake Unit)
- A standardized amount of money used to measure the size of each bet, usually a small percentage of your bankroll.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered by the sportsbook are higher than the true probability of the outcome, offering a positive expected return.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it.