Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across មគ្គុទ្ទេសក៍បាល់ទាត់.
- Accumulator
- A type of parlay where multiple selections are combined; returns multiply but a single loss forfeits the whole bet.
- Arbitrage Betting
- Placing bets on all possible outcomes of an event across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to a team to level the playing field, often expressed in fractions or whole numbers that eliminate draws.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting.
- Bonus Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings derived from it.
- Bookmaker
- The company or platform that sets odds, accepts bets, and pays out winnings.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- A wager on whether each side 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.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible match outcomes (win, draw, loss) in one wager.
- Free Bet
- A no‑risk bet credited to your account that you can use to place a wager; any winnings are usually returned without the stake.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that requires you to predict both the result at half‑time and the result at full‑time.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a bet on a match while it is already in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Juice (Vig)
- The commission or fee that a bookmaker adds to the odds, built into the price you pay.
- Kelly Criterion
- A mathematical formula used to determine the optimal size of a bet based on your edge and the odds.
- Live Odds
- The constantly changing odds offered during an in‑play bet.
- Margin
- The bookmaker’s built‑in advantage, expressed as a percentage, which ensures they make a profit over the long term.
- Moneyline
- A bet that picks the winner of a match without any point spread.
- Odds
- The number that shows how much you can win relative to your stake, reflecting the chance the sportsbook thinks an outcome will happen.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals (or points) in a match will be higher or lower than a line set by the bookmaker.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Stake Back
- A promotion that refunds your stake as a free bet if a specific condition is met (e.g., your team loses).
- System Bet
- A bet that covers multiple combinations of a set of selections, allowing you to win even if some selections lose.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you an expected profit.