Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ဘောလုံးလမ်းညွှန်.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections together and requires all of them to win for a payout.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap added to a team's score to make bets more even, often expressed as a positive or negative goal adjustment.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine different markets from the same match into one wager.
- Bookmaker
- A company or person that sets odds and accepts bets on sports events.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- A bet that asks whether each team will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cashout
- An option to settle a bet before the event ends, usually for a reduced payout.
- Correct Score
- A bet where you predict the exact final score of the match.
- Decimal Odds
- Odds expressed as a single number, such as 2.50, that includes the stake in the total payout.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds shown as a fraction, like 3/1, that indicate how much profit you make relative to your stake.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet where you predict both the result at half‑time and the result at full‑time.
- Implied Probability
- The chance of an outcome happening according to the odds, expressed as a percentage.
- In-Play
- Same as live betting; refers to odds offered during the match.
- Juice
- The commission or extra charge a bookmaker adds to the odds, also called vigorish.
- Lay Bet
- A bet that a particular outcome will not happen, typically offered on betting exchanges.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is already in progress.
- Margin
- The built‑in advantage a bookmaker includes in the odds, ensuring they make a profit over time.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match outright, with no point spreads involved.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be more or less than a set number.
- Parlay
- Another name for an accumulator, where several bets are combined for a larger potential payout.
- Point Spread
- A bet on how many points a team will win or lose by, used to balance uneven matchups.
- Pre-Match
- Bets placed before the match begins.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Surebet
- A situation where you bet on all possible outcomes of an event to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true chance of the outcome, suggesting an advantage.