Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ការវាយតម្លៃប្រកួត.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections into one wager, and all selections must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to teams to level the playing field, with split lines that reduce the chance of a draw.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine different markets from a single match into one custom bet.
- Bet Slip
- The online form that records your chosen selections and the amount you wish to wager.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before all events have finished, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes of a match (win/draw, win/lose, draw/lose).
- Each-Way
- A two-part bet where you back a selection to win and also place a smaller stake on it to place, usually in the top positions.
- Fixed Odds
- Odds that are set at the time you place the bet and do not change, regardless of later market movements.
- Handicap Betting
- A wager that gives one team a theoretical advantage or disadvantage to balance the odds.
- In-Play Betting
- Betting on a match after it has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Juice
- The commission or fee that a bookmaker adds to the odds, representing their built-in profit margin.
- Kelly Criterion
- A mathematical formula used to determine the optimal size of a bet based on the perceived edge and odds.
- Lay Bet
- A bet that a particular outcome will not happen, typically placed against a fellow bettor on a betting exchange.
- Margin
- The bookmaker’s built-in advantage, expressed as a percentage, which ensures they profit over the long term.
- Matched Betting
- A technique that uses free bets and promotions to guarantee a profit by covering all possible outcomes.
- Odds Comparison
- The process of checking odds from different bookmakers to find the best possible price for a bet.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals, points, or other metrics in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links together two or more selections, requiring all of them to win for a payout.
- Price Boost
- A promotional offer where a bookmaker increases the odds on a specific selection for a limited time.
- Push
- A result where the bet is voided and the stake is returned because the outcome matched the exact line.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A promotion that refunds your stake as a free bet or cash if your first bet loses.
- Spread Betting
- A bet on whether a team’s performance will be above or below a published line, with winnings or losses scaled to the accuracy of the prediction.
- Stake
- The amount of money you wager on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an expected positive return over time.