Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ဘောလုံးကစားနည်း.
- Acca
- Short for accumulator, a single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- American Odds
- A format using plus or minus numbers to indicate underdogs and favorites; +200 means $200 profit on a $100 bet.
- Arbitrage Betting
- Placing bets on all possible outcomes across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Asian Handicap
- A point spread that gives one team a fractional advantage to level the playing field, eliminating the draw as a possible outcome.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting, separate from everyday finances.
- Bet Builder
- A feature allowing you to combine different markets from a single match into one custom wager.
- Bookmaker Margin
- The built-in advantage a bookmaker includes in the odds, ensuring profit regardless of the result.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match, regardless of the final result.
- Cash Out
- A function 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, such as 2-1.
- Decimal Odds
- A format that expresses the total return per unit staked, e.g., 2.50 means $2.50 profit for every $1 wagered.
- Draw No Bet
- A wager that removes the draw option; if the match ends in a draw, the stake is refunded.
- Dutching
- Distributing your stake across multiple outcomes in the same event to secure a profit no matter which one wins.
- Fractional Odds
- A traditional format showing the profit relative to the stake, e.g., 5/1 means $5 profit for each $1 bet.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that requires predicting the result at both halftime and the end of the match, e.g., home/away or draw.
- In-Play
- Bets placed after a match has started, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Lay Betting
- Betting against an outcome to happen, often used on betting exchanges, where you act as the bookmaker.
- Matched Betting
- Using free bets and promotions to create risk-free bets by covering all outcomes with opposing wagers.
- Moneyline
- A straightforward bet on which team will win the match, with odds reflecting the perceived chance of each side.
- Odds
- The number that indicates how much you can win relative to your stake; also reflects the implied probability of an outcome.
- 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 number.
- Parlay
- A bet that combines two or more selections; all must be correct for a payout, offering higher odds than single bets.
- Pre-Match
- Bets placed before a match begins, based on the starting odds.
- Stake
- The amount of money you place on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A wager where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, suggesting a positive expected return.