Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ကမ္ဘာ့ဖလားသတင်း.
- Accumulator
- A type of parlay where each winning selection’s payout rolls over to the next selection, increasing potential returns.
- Arbitrage
- The practice of betting on all possible outcomes of an event across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap system that removes the draw option and splits the bet into two half‑handicaps, lowering the risk.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting activities.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record that lists the matches you choose, the odds, your stake, and the possible payout.
- Bookmaker
- A company or platform that sets odds and accepts bets on sporting events.
- Boosted Odds
- Promotional odds that are higher than the normal market odds, offering greater potential returns.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- A bet on whether each team will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the match ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet that predicts the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible match outcomes, increasing your chances of winning.
- Free Bet
- A promotional offer that lets you place a bet without using your own money; any winnings are paid out, minus the stake.
- Handicap
- A scoring advantage or disadvantage applied to a team to equalize the chances for betting purposes.
- Hedging
- Placing a second bet on the opposite outcome to reduce risk or secure a profit regardless of the result.
- In-play Betting
- Placing a bet on a match while it is already in progress, with odds that change as the game unfolds.
- Moneyline
- A straightforward bet on which team will win the match, with odds that reflect each team's chance.
- Odds
- The number that reflects how likely an outcome is and determines how much you can win if your bet succeeds.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher or lower than a set figure.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for you to receive a payout.
- Payout
- The total amount you receive back from a winning bet, including your original stake.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to the favorite to make the betting more balanced, expressed as a number of goals.
- Same-Game Parlay
- A single bet that combines multiple selections from the same match, such as the winner, total goals, and player props.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Unit
- A standard bet size, usually a small percentage of your bankroll, used to manage risk and track performance.
- Value Bet
- A bet where you believe the bookmaker’s odds understate the true probability of an outcome.