Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links several selections; you win only if all of them are correct.
- Asian Handicap
- A type of handicap bet that removes the draw option and uses half‑ or quarter‑goal lines to reduce ties.
- Banker
- A selection that is expected to win easily and is often used to anchor larger bets.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Slip
- A record that shows the games, odds, and amount you are wagering on.
- Bonus
- Extra funds added to your account, often linked to a deposit, that you can use to bet.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet early, either to lock in a profit or cut a loss, before the match ends.
- Dead Heat
- A tie situation where the bet is settled at reduced odds, often seen in outright winner bets.
- Dutching
- Splitting your stake across different outcomes of the same event to guarantee a profit no matter who wins.
- Edge
- Your perceived statistical advantage over the sportsbook's odds.
- Free Bet
- A bet credited to you that you can place without risking your own money; only the winnings are returned.
- Hedging
- Placing a bet on the opposite side of an existing wager to reduce risk or lock in a profit.
- In-play Betting
- Placing a bet after the match has already started, with odds that change as the game unfolds.
- Juice (Vig)
- The commission built into the odds that the sportsbook charges for taking your bet.
- KYC
- The process of verifying your identity and age before you can place bets, required by law.
- Moneyline
- A simple bet on which team will win the match, with odds shown as a plus or minus number.
- Odds
- The number that tells you how much you can win relative to your stake, based on how likely an outcome is.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total goals scored will be more or less than a line set by the sportsbook.
- Parlay
- Another name for an accumulator, where multiple bets are grouped together for a larger potential payout.
- Payout
- The total amount you receive back after a winning bet, including your original stake.
- Spread
- A points handicap that one team must overcome for the bet to win, used to balance uneven matchups.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a particular bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than what you think the true chance of the outcome is, giving you an edge.
- Void Bet
- A canceled bet where the stake is refunded, usually because the event did not happen as scheduled.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus before you can withdraw any of it.