Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links two or more individual selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A betting line that gives one team a fractional advantage or disadvantage to level the matchup, eliminating the draw option.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that lets you combine multiple markets from the same event into a single wager.
- Bet Slip
- The electronic record on a betting site that lists your selected markets, odds, and stake before you confirm the wager.
- Bookmaker
- A company or website that sets odds and accepts bets on sports events.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Cashback
- A refund of a portion of your losses over a set period, credited as bonus funds or cash.
- Correct Score
- A bet on the exact final score of a match, such as 2-1.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (win, draw, loss) in a match.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet where you pick a team to win, and your stake is refunded if the match ends in a draw.
- Each-Way
- A two-part bet consisting of a win bet and a place bet; the place portion pays if your selection finishes in the top positions.
- Free Bet
- A token or bonus credit you can use to place a bet without risking your own money.
- In-Play
- Bets placed after an event has started, with odds that update as the action unfolds.
- KYC (Know Your Customer)
- The process of verifying a bettor's identity to prevent fraud, underage gambling, and money laundering.
- Odds
- The number that indicates how much you can win relative to your stake; higher odds mean a larger potential payout.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a specific statistic, such as total goals, will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for a payout, offering higher odds than individual bets.
- Push
- A tie result in a market where the bet is declared void and the stake is returned.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools, such as deposit limits and self-exclusion, designed to keep betting safe and prevent problem gambling.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A situation where the odds offered by the bookmaker are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you an expected edge.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is cancelled and the stake is refunded, usually because the event did not occur as planned.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it.
- Welcome Bonus
- A promotional offer given to new customers, often a matched deposit or free bets.