Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ព័ត៌មាន World Cup.
- Accumulator
- A single bet linking two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- Point spread that eliminates the draw option and gives each team a fractional advantage or disadvantage.
- Bankroll
- Total money you have set aside specifically for placing bets.
- Both Teams to Score
- Betting on whether both competing teams will score at least one goal each.
- Cashout
- Settling a bet before the event concludes to secure a profit or cut losses.
- Closing Line
- Final odds available just before an event starts; beating it indicates skilled betting.
- Cover
- When a team wins by more points than the point spread requires.
- Double Chance
- Betting on two of three possible match outcomes to increase winning probability.
- Drift
- When betting odds lengthen, suggesting decreased confidence in that outcome.
- Enhanced Odds
- Promotional odds that are higher than the true probability, offering greater potential payouts.
- First Goalscorer
- Betting on which player will score the opening goal in a match.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing wagers on match events after the game has already started.
- Juice
- Commission or fee that sportsbooks charge on bets, typically built into the odds.
- Moneyline
- Betting on which team will win the match outright without any spread involved.
- Odds
- Numerical expression showing the implied likelihood of an outcome and potential payout.
- Over/Under
- Betting on whether the total goals scored will be above or below a set number.
- Parlay
- One bet combining multiple selections; all must win for any return.
- Push
- When a bet results in a tie and all wagers are refunded.
- RTP
- Return to Player percentage shows how much of total wagers a game pays back to players over time.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a particular bet.
- Stake Back
- Bonus that refunds your original stake as a free bet if a specific outcome loses.
- Steam
- Rapid movement of betting lines caused by heavy wagering activity from sharp bettors.
- Unit
- Standardized betting amount representing a small percentage of your bankroll for tracking purposes.
- Volatility
- How often and how much a game pays out; high volatility means bigger but less frequent wins.
- Wagering Requirement
- Number of times you must bet a bonus amount before withdrawing it as real money.