Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across យុទ្ធសាស្ត្របាល់ទាត់.
- American Odds
- Odds expressed as a positive or negative number; positive shows profit on a $100 bet, negative shows amount needed to win $100.
- Asian Handicap
- A point spread applied to each team to balance the odds, giving a half‑goal or quarter‑goal advantage/disadvantage.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of setting aside a specific amount of money for betting and allocating it in controlled portions to minimize risk.
- Both Teams to Score
- A wager that both sides will score at least one goal during the match, regardless of the final result.
- Cash Out
- A feature that allows you to settle a bet before the event ends, either locking in a profit or minimizing a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet on the exact final score of a match, offering higher odds for less likely outcomes.
- Decimal Odds
- Odds expressed as a single number that includes the stake; the total payout is the odds multiplied by the amount wagered.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (win, draw, loss) in a single match, reducing risk.
- Edge
- An advantage a bettor believes they have over the sportsbook's odds due to information, analysis, or line movement.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds shown as a fraction, where the numerator indicates potential profit relative to the denominator (the stake).
- Free Bet
- A promotional token that allows you to place a bet without risking your own money; any winnings are usually returned without the stake.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is already in progress, with odds updating in real time.
- Juice
- The commission or fee that a sportsbook charges included in the odds, often referred to as the "vig".
- KYC
- The process a sportsbook uses to verify a customer's identity, ensuring compliance with legal and security standards.
- Line Movement
- The change in odds or point spreads over time, reflecting betting activity and new information.
- Moneyline
- A straight bet on which team will win the match, without any point spread involved.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be higher (over) or lower (under) than a set line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links together multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, with odds multiplied.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools aimed at preventing problem gambling, such as deposit limits, time‑outs, and support resources.
- Self-Exclusion
- A voluntary program that allows a player to block their own account for a set period, helping to control gambling behavior.
- Stake
- The amount of money placed on a bet, which is at risk of being lost.
- Steam
- Rapid, significant line movement caused by heavy betting action on one side, often indicating sharp money.
- Unit
- A standardized measurement of the size of a bet, typically representing a small percentage of the overall bankroll.
- Value Bet
- A wager where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an expected positive return.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times a bonus must be bet before it can be withdrawn, often attached to promotions.