Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to a team to level the playing field, eliminating the draw option and offering adjusted odds.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting, separate from personal finances.
- Bet Builder
- A feature allowing you to combine different markets from a single match into one custom bet.
- Bet Settlement
- The process of finalizing a bet's outcome after the event, calculating winnings based on the result.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record that lists your selected bets, stake, and potential return before confirmation.
- Both Teams to Score
- A bet that both sides will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cashback
- A promotion that returns a portion of a player's losses over a set period, usually as a bonus credit.
- Cashout
- An option to settle a bet before the event concludes, locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on current odds.
- In-Play Odds
- The dynamic odds offered during a live match, reflecting the current state of play and likelihood of outcomes.
- Juice
- The commission or vigorish that a bookmaker charges, built into the odds to ensure a profit margin.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on events while they are happening, with odds that update in real time.
- Odds
- The numerical expression of the likelihood of an outcome, determining how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals (or points) in a match will be more or less than a set line.
- Parlay
- Another term for an accumulator, combining several outcomes into one wager with higher potential returns.
- Payout
- The total amount of money returned to you when a bet wins, including the original stake minus any fees.
- Provably Fair
- A system that uses cryptographic algorithms to let players verify that each game result was generated fairly and not manipulated.
- Push
- A tie outcome in a bet where the stake is refunded because the result matched the line exactly.
- RTP
- Return to Player is a percentage showing how much of all bets a game pays back to players over time.
- Self-Exclusion
- A voluntary period during which a player cannot access their account or place bets, used to promote responsible gambling.
- 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 positive return.
- Void
- A bet that is canceled and all money returned, usually because a match was postponed or a market didn't run.
- Volatility
- A measure of how often and how much a game can pay out; high volatility means bigger but rarer wins.
- Wagering Requirement
- A condition that states how many times you must bet a bonus before you can withdraw any winnings derived from it.