Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- 1X2
- A three‑way market where you bet on either the home team to win (1), a draw (X) or the away team to win (2).
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, and odds multiply together.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting line that gives one team a half‑ or quarter‑goal advantage or disadvantage to level the match.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting; managing it helps you stay in control.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that lets you combine different markets from the same match into one custom wager.
- Bet Slip
- A digital record that lists your selected bets, the stake, odds, and potential return before you confirm.
- Bookmaker
- A company that sets odds and accepts bets; also called a sportsbook or bookie.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match, regardless of the final result.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the match ends, locking in a profit or cutting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A wager that predicts the exact final score of a match, offering high odds for precise predictions.
- Double Chance
- A market that lets you cover two of the three possible outcomes in a match (e.g., home win or draw) in one bet.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that pays out if your chosen team wins, and you get your stake back if the match ends in a draw.
- Free Bet
- A promotional credit you can use to place a bet without risking your own money; any winnings are usually paid in cash.
- Goal Line
- The total number of goals a bookmaker expects in a match; you bet on whether the actual total will be over or under this line.
- Half‑Time/Full‑Time
- A bet that requires you to correctly guess the result at both half‑time and full‑time of the match.
- In-Play
- Betting that takes place while the match is already in progress, with odds that update in real time.
- Margin
- The bookmaker’s built‑in advantage, expressed as a percentage, which ensures they make a profit over the long term.
- Odds
- The number that indicates how much you can win relative to your stake; higher odds mean a larger potential payout.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be over or under a set figure.
- Payout
- The total amount you receive when a bet wins, including your original stake plus the profit.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet; your stake determines the size of your potential winnings.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you a positive expected return.
- Vig
- Short for vigorish, this is the commission or cut a bookmaker takes on each bet, built into the odds.
- Wagering Requirement
- A condition that says you must bet a certain multiple of a bonus or free bet before you can withdraw any winnings.