Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across កីឡដ្ឋាន.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that combines multiple selections, all of which must win for the bet to pay out, increasing potential returns.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap market that eliminates the draw option and offers split handicaps to balance uneven matchups, commonly used in soccer betting.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets, managed to ensure responsible gambling and long-term sustainability.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that allows you to combine multiple outcomes from the same event into a single custom bet, often within a match.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record on a betting site that lists the selections you intend to place, along with the stake and potential payout.
- Both Teams To Score
- A market where you bet on whether both sides will find the net at least once during the match, regardless of the outcome.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event concludes, either securing a profit or minimizing a loss based on current odds.
- Correct Score
- A bet that requires you to predict the exact final score of a match, offering high odds due to its difficulty.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match, increasing the likelihood of winning but offering lower odds.
- Draw No Bet
- A market where you bet on either team to win, and if the match ends in a draw, your stake is refunded.
- Fixed Odds
- The odds set by the bookmaker at the time of placing the bet, remaining unchanged regardless of later market movements.
- Handicap Betting
- A market that gives one team a fictional advantage or disadvantage to level the playing field, affecting the final result for betting purposes.
- In-Play Betting
- The ability to place bets on a match while it is ongoing, with odds that update in real time as the game progresses.
- Lay Bet
- A bet placed against an outcome occurring, typical on betting exchanges where you act as the bookmaker.
- Margin
- The bookmaker's built-in advantage expressed as a percentage, ensuring they profit over the long term regardless of the outcome.
- Odds
- The probability of an outcome expressed as a number, determining both the potential payout and the likelihood of that outcome.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals, points, or other metrics in a match will be above or below a specified line.
- Parlay
- A bet that links multiple selections together, requiring each to win to achieve a payout, with higher odds than single bets.
- Payout
- The total amount of money returned to you after a winning bet, including the original stake and profit.
- Stake
- The amount of money you wager on a bet, which is then at risk depending on the outcome.
- Unit
- A standardized measurement of bet size, used to manage risk and track performance across multiple bets.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, indicating a potential long-term advantage.
- Vigorish
- The commission charged by a bookmaker or betting exchange on losing bets, also known as the "vig" or "juice".
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet the bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings derived from it.
- Welcome Bonus
- A promotional offer that matches or adds extra funds to your first deposit, often subject to wagering requirements.