Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across နည်းပြရှုထောင့်.
- Accumulator
- A bet that links multiple selections together, with winnings from each selection rolling over to the next, and only one loss ends the bet.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread bet that removes the draw option and uses half‑ or quarter‑goal lines, making only two possible outcomes.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of deciding how much money to allocate for betting and how much to wager on each bet.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine different markets from the same match into one custom wager.
- Bet Slip
- A digital record that lists the selections you have made, the odds, and the potential payout before you confirm the wager.
- Bookmaker
- A company that sets odds and accepts bets on sporting events.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on current odds.
- Correct Score
- A bet on the exact final score of a match, offering high odds due to the difficulty of prediction.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match (e.g., win or draw for a team), reducing risk.
- First Goal Scorer
- A wager on which player will score the opening goal of the match.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that requires predicting both the score at halftime and the final score of the match.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a bet after the match has started, with odds that change as the game unfolds.
- Juice
- The commission or fee that the bookmaker charges for taking a bet, usually built into the odds.
- Margin
- The bookmaker's profit margin, calculated as the difference between the true odds and the odds offered.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds shown as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- The number that tells you how much you can win relative to your stake, and reflects the likelihood of an outcome.
- Odds Boost
- A temporary increase in odds offered by the bookmaker on a specific selection, providing a higher potential payout.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be higher or lower than a figure set by the bookmaker.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Point Spread
- A number set by the bookmaker to give the underdog an advantage and the favorite a disadvantage, making both sides equally attractive to bettors.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools, such as self‑exclusion and deposit limits, that help players stay in control and avoid harmful gambling behavior.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Value Bet
- A wager where the odds offered by the bookmaker are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an expected profit over time.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is cancelled and all money returned, usually because a match was postponed or a market was ruled invalid.