Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across កីឡដ្ឋាន.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that combines multiple selections, with winnings rolling over from one selection to the next.
- Arbitrage
- Betting on all possible outcomes of an event across different sportsbooks to guarantee a profit regardless of result.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap system that eliminates the draw option and splits the handicap into two half‑goal margins, used mainly in soccer betting.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting, used to track wins and losses.
- Bet Slip
- A digital record on a betting site that lists the selections, odds, and stake for a wager.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- A bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature allowing you to settle a bet before the event ends, either to secure a win or limit a loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes of a match (win/draw, draw/lose, or win/lose) in one wager.
- Futures Bet
- A wager placed on the outcome of a tournament or award before it begins, such as who will win the World Cup.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A combined bet predicting the result at both the end of the first half and the end of the match.
- Hedge
- Placing a bet on the opposite side of an existing wager to reduce risk or lock in a profit.
- Juice
- The commission that sportsbooks charge on a bet, usually embedded in the odds.
- Kelly Criterion
- A formula that calculates the optimal size of a bet based on the perceived edge and odds.
- KYC
- Know Your Customer; the process of verifying a bettor’s identity to prevent fraud and comply with regulations.
- Live Betting
- Placing a bet on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Moneyline
- A bet that picks the team that will win the match outright, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Odds Comparison
- Checking the odds from multiple sportsbooks to find the best possible price for a bet.
- Over/Under
- A wager on whether the total combined score of a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more individual wagers and pays out only if all of them win.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to each team to level the playing field, requiring the favorite to win by a certain margin for the bet to pay.
- Prop Bet
- A side bet on a specific event within a match, such as which player scores first or how many yellow cards are given.
- RTP
- Return to Player; the percentage of total wagers a casino game returns to players over time.
- Unit
- A standardized amount of your bankroll that you bet on a single wager, often expressed as a percentage.
- Value Bet
- A wager where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, indicating a potential profit.