Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ព័ត៌មាន World Cup.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections into one bet, and all must win for a payout.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to teams to even out the match, often removing the draw option.
- Bet Slip
- A digital record on a betting site that lists the bets you want to place.
- Bonus Code
- A code you enter when depositing to unlock a special offer, like extra funds or free bets.
- Bookmaker
- A company that sets odds and accepts bets.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- A bet on whether both teams will score at least one goal in the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the match ends, locking in a profit or loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet on the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match, increasing your chance of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that removes the draw outcome; if the match ends in a draw, the stake is refunded.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Free Bet
- A bet offered by the bookmaker that you can use without risking your own money, with winnings usually returned without the stake.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet on the result at both half-time and full-time, such as "Home/Home" or "Draw/Away".
- KYC
- Know Your Customer; a process where the bookmaker verifies your identity to prevent fraud and ensure you are of legal age.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that change as the game unfolds.
- Margin
- The bookmaker's built-in advantage, often called "juice" or "vig", which ensures they make a profit.
- Odds
- The number that tells you how much money you can win if your bet wins, shown as a number like 2.50 or 3/1.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be more or less than a set number.
- Payout
- The total money you receive when a bet wins, including your original stake plus the profit.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools to help you stay in control of your betting, such as deposit limits and self-exclusion.
- Single Bet
- A bet on one outcome in a single match.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- System Bet
- A bet that covers multiple combinations of selections, like a mini-accumulator within a larger set.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you an edge.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it.