Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across កីឡដ្ឋាន.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links two or more individual selections; all must win for the accumulator to pay out, multiplying the odds together.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap applied to a team to level the match, expressed in whole or half goals, eliminating the draw as a possible outcome.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside by a bettor for placing bets, separate from everyday finances.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine multiple markets from the same match into a single custom bet.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on current odds.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match (win/draw, draw/lose, win/lose), reducing risk.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that returns your stake if the match ends in a draw; you win only if your chosen team wins.
- Each Way
- Two bets in one: one on a team to win, another on the same team to finish in a placed position, common in tournament outright betting.
- European Handicap
- A handicap that gives one team a whole‑number advantage or disadvantage, with the draw still as a possible result.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Handicap Betting
- A market that gives one side a fictional advantage or disadvantage to create closer odds.
- In-Play
- Bets placed after the match has started, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Kelly Criterion
- A 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; you act as the bookmaker and accept other punters' stakes.
- Live Odds
- Odds that change in real time during an event, reflecting the current state of play.
- Margin
- The bookmaker’s built‑in advantage, expressed as a percentage, ensuring profit regardless of the result.
- Odds
- The numerical price of a bet, indicating the implied probability of an outcome and the potential payout.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a specific statistic (usually total goals) will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for a payout, with odds multiplied together.
- Point Spread
- A handicap applied to a team to balance the chance of winning, used mainly in American sports betting.
- Stake
- The amount of money you place on a bet.
- Steam Move
- A rapid shift in odds caused by heavy betting activity on one side, signaling sharp market movement.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, suggesting a positive expected value.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is cancelled and the stake is refunded, usually due to a match being postponed or a rule violation.
- Wagering Requirement
- A condition that you must bet a certain multiple of a bonus before any winnings can be withdrawn.