Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ဘောလုံးကစားနည်း.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections; all of them must win for the accumulator to pay out.
- 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 teams to level the playing field, often removing the draw option and using half‑ or quarter‑goal spreads.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of deciding how much money to allocate for betting and how to size your stakes to avoid losing everything.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that lets you combine multiple markets from the same match into a single custom wager.
- Bet Slip
- The digital or paper record where you list the selections you want to wager on and the amount you are betting.
- Bookmaker Margin
- The built‑in advantage a bookmaker includes in the odds, meaning the total probability of all outcomes adds up to more than 100 %.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- A market where you bet 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.
- Decimal Odds
- A way to express odds as a single number (e.g., 2.50) that includes the stake; you multiply your stake by this number to calculate the payout.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (home win/draw, away win/draw, or either side winning) in one wager.
- Fractional Odds
- A traditional odds format shown as a fraction (e.g., 3/2); the numerator shows the profit you make relative to the denominator (your stake).
- Free Bet
- A token or credit provided by a sportsbook that can be used to place a bet without using your own money.
- Handicap Betting
- A bet that gives one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage to equalize the chance of winning for betting purposes.
- In‑Play Betting
- Placing a wager on a match while it is already in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- KYC (Know Your Customer)
- The process of verifying your identity and age to comply with regulations and prevent fraud on a betting account.
- Live Streaming
- Real‑time video broadcast of a match that you can watch directly on the betting site while placing in‑play bets.
- Market Movement
- Changes in odds or betting limits that occur as more people place bets or as new information becomes available.
- Odds
- The number that tells you how much you can win relative to your stake; higher odds mean a bigger potential payout.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals (or other stats) will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Payout
- The total amount of money you receive when a bet wins, including your original stake plus any profit.
- Responsible Gambling
- Policies and tools (such as deposit limits, self‑exclusion, and reality checks) designed to help you gamble safely.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a particular bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, suggesting a positive expected return.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings derived from it.