Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ကမ္ဘာ့ဖလားသတင်း.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that combines multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, multiplying the odds.
- Arbitrage Betting
- Placing bets on all possible outcomes of an event across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Asian Handicap
- A betting line that gives one team a fractional advantage or disadvantage to balance the match and remove the draw option.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of setting and sticking to a budget for betting, determining how much to wager on each bet.
- Bet Settlement
- The process of calculating and paying out winnings based on the official result after the match finishes.
- Bonus Rollover
- A condition that requires you to wager the bonus amount a certain number of times before you can withdraw any winnings.
- Bookmaker Margin
- The built-in profit margin in the odds, often expressed as an overround, which ensures the bookmaker earns a small profit regardless of the result.
- Both Teams To Score
- A market where you bet on whether both sides will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature allowing you to settle a bet before the event ends, either locking in a profit or minimizing a loss.
- Deposit Limit
- A cap you set on how much money you can deposit into your betting account within a certain timeframe.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that refunds your stake if the match ends in a draw, leaving only a win for either team as a winning outcome.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet predicting which player will score the first goal in the match.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that requires you to predict both the result at half-time and the final result of the match.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a bet after the match has started, with odds that update in real time as the game progresses.
- Maximum Bet
- The highest amount a bookmaker will accept on a particular market, limiting the size of potential wagers.
- Moneyline
- A straightforward bet on which team will win the match, with odds reflecting the probability of each outcome.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals (or points) in a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A type of accumulator bet where two or more selections are linked together and the payout grows as each selection wins.
- Pre-Match Betting
- Placing a bet on a market before the scheduled start of the match, using the odds offered at that time.
- Responsible Gambling
- Tools and practices designed to help players stay in control of their betting, such as setting limits and seeking support.
- Self-Exclusion
- A voluntary program where you ask to be barred from betting for a set period, helping to prevent gambling-related harm.
- Single Bet
- A wager on a single outcome, such as one team to win, with odds determined by that specific event.
- Stake
- The amount of money you place on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an expected long-term advantage.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is cancelled and the stake is refunded, usually due to a match being postponed or a rule violation.