Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ကမ္ဘာ့ဖလားသတင်း.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting system that gives a team a positive or negative goal start to level the match.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- A feature allowing you to combine multiple outcomes from the same match into a single wager.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record where you enter the stake and confirm your selected bets.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet before the event ends, either to secure a profit or cut a loss.
- Cover
- A term used when a team wins by more than the point spread, thus covering the handicap.
- Decimal Odds
- A way of expressing odds as a single number that includes the stake; the payout equals the stake times the decimal.
- Double Chance
- A market where you bet on two of the three possible outcomes (win/draw/lose) in a match.
- Edge
- The perceived statistical advantage a bettor believes they have over the bookmaker's odds.
- Enhanced Odds
- Special higher odds offered on certain outcomes, usually for a limited time or market.
- Fold
- The number of selections in a multiple bet; e.g., a four‑fold accumulator includes four picks.
- Free Bet
- A promotional token that can be used to place a bet without risking your own money; any winnings are usually paid as cash.
- Handicap
- A fictional deficit or surplus applied to a team to create more balanced betting odds.
- In-Play
- Betting that takes place while a match is ongoing, with odds updating in real time.
- Juice
- The commission or vigorish that a bookmaker includes in the odds, effectively the price of placing a bet.
- Lay Bet
- A bet that a particular outcome will not happen, commonly used on betting exchanges.
- Moneyline
- A straight win/loss bet with odds displayed as a positive or negative number.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals (or points) in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Parlay
- An American term for an accumulator; all selections must win for a payout, and odds are multiplied together.
- Push
- When a bet ends in a tie against the spread, resulting in the stake being returned.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools (like deposit limits, self‑exclusion) that help players stay in control of their betting activity.
- Rollover
- A requirement to wager the amount of a bonus a certain number of times before withdrawing any winnings.
- 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, indicating a potential advantage.