Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ព័ត៌មាន World Cup.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links two or more individual selections, all of which must win for the accumulator to pay out, multiplying the odds together.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to a team to level the playing field, often with half‑ or quarter‑goal lines that reduce the possibility of a draw.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of setting aside a specific amount of money for betting and deciding how much to stake on each wager to avoid running out of funds.
- Bet Builder
- An online feature that lets you combine multiple markets from the same match into a single custom bet.
- Bookmaker
- A company or individual that sets odds and accepts bets on sporting events.
- Cash Out
- A feature that allows you to settle a bet before the event ends, either locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on current odds.
- Correct Score
- A bet that requires you to predict the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match (e.g., win/draw, draw/win, etc.) to increase your chance of winning.
- Edge
- The perceived advantage a bettor believes they have over the bookmaker’s odds on a particular outcome.
- First Goal Scorer
- A market where you predict which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Handicapping
- The process of analyzing teams or players to estimate their likelihood of winning and assign a handicap accordingly.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is already in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Juice
- The commission or fee that a bookmaker adds to the odds, usually reflected as a small percentage built into the line.
- Kelly Criterion
- A mathematical formula used to determine the optimal size of a bet based on the perceived edge and the odds offered.
- Margin
- The built‑in profit margin a bookmaker includes in the odds, ensuring they earn a small profit regardless of the result.
- Odds Boost
- A special promotion where a bookmaker increases the odds on a specific selection for a limited time.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals, points, or other stats in a match will be over or under a set figure.
- Prop Bet
- A wager on a specific event within a game that does not affect the final outcome, such as which player scores first.
- Risk Management
- Strategies and tools used to control the amount of money wagered and minimize potential losses.
- Spread Betting
- A form of betting where the payout is determined by the accuracy of the prediction relative to a point spread.
- Stake
- The amount of money you place on a bet.
- Unit
- A standardized measurement of the size of a bet, often a small percentage of your total bankroll.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered by the bookmaker are higher than the true probability of the outcome, suggesting a positive expected return.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is cancelled and the stake is returned, usually because a match was postponed or the market was ruled invalid.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings derived from it.