Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ការវាយតម្លៃប្រកួត.
- Accumulator
- A type of parlay where you stack multiple selections; each winning selection increases the potential payout, but losing any selection loses the entire bet.
- Arbitrage
- Betting on all possible outcomes of an event across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting system that removes the draw option and uses half‑goal or quarter‑goal lines to reduce the chance of a push.
- Bankroll
- The total money you set aside for betting, used to decide how much you can afford to wager over time.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine multiple markets from the same match—such as goals, cards, and corners—into one custom bet.
- Bet Slip
- A record showing the selections you have made, including the odds, your stake, and the possible payout before you confirm the wager.
- Bookmaker
- A company that sets the odds and accepts bets from customers.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the match ends, either locking in a profit or cutting a loss.
- Free Bet
- A credit you can use to place a bet without risking your own money; any winnings are usually paid out minus the free‑bet stake.
- Hedge
- Placing a bet on the opposite outcome of an earlier bet to reduce risk or secure a guaranteed profit.
- In-Play Trading
- The practice of placing and adjusting bets during a match to profit from short‑term changes in odds.
- Lay Bet
- A bet that a specific outcome will not happen, usually offered on a betting exchange where you act as the bookmaker.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on events while a match is in progress, with odds that shift as the game unfolds.
- Margin
- The built‑in advantage the bookmaker includes in the odds, expressed as a percentage, which ensures long‑term profit.
- Moneyline
- A straight bet on which team will win the match, with a price that shows how much you can win for each unit you stake.
- Odds
- A number that indicates how much you can win for each unit you bet; higher odds mean a larger potential payout.
- Odds Boost
- A special promotion where the bookmaker increases the odds on a particular selection, offering a higher potential payout.
- Over/Under
- A wager on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be higher or lower than a figure set by the bookmaker.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; every selection must win for the bet to pay out, offering larger odds than placing separate bets.
- Point Spread
- A number set by the bookmaker that gives the underdog a virtual lead and the favorite a deficit to make both teams equally attractive for betting.
- Rollover
- The total amount you must bet (often the bonus plus your deposit) to satisfy the wagering requirement.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an expected edge to the bettor.
- Vigorish
- The commission built into the odds that the bookmaker charges for taking a bet, ensuring a profit on every market.
- Wagering Requirement
- A condition that states how many times you must bet the bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.
- Welcome Bonus
- A promotion that matches a new customer's first deposit or provides free bets to encourage signing up.