Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that combines multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to teams to level the playing field, often with half or quarter goals, reducing the possibility of a draw.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting.
- Both Teams to Score
- A bet on whether both teams will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or loss.
- Chasing Losses
- Increasing your bets after a loss in an attempt to recover previous losses, which often leads to bigger losses.
- Correct Score
- A bet on the exact final score of a match.
- Decimal Odds
- A decimal number that shows how much you get back for each unit bet, including your original stake.
- Deposit Limit
- A setting that caps the amount of money you can deposit into your account over a chosen time period.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match, like home win or draw.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet where you get your stake back if the match ends in a draw, otherwise you win on the chosen team.
- Fractional Odds
- Traditional odds shown as a fraction, like 5/1, meaning you win 5 units for every 1 unit bet.
- Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score a goal, often with options like first, last, or anytime scorer.
- In-Play
- Bets placed during a live match, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Juice
- The commission or fee that a bookmaker charges, built into the odds.
- Line Shopping
- Comparing odds from different bookmakers to find the best price for your bet.
- Moneyline Odds
- American odds that show how much you need to bet to win 100 units (negative) or how much you win if you bet 100 units (positive).
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total goals scored in a match will be over or under a set number.
- Overround
- The bookmaker's total margin, shown as a percentage over 100%, meaning the odds are slightly less than true probability.
- Payout
- The total amount of money you receive when a bet wins, including your stake.
- Pre-Match
- Bets placed before a match starts.
- ROI
- Return on Investment; the profit or loss from betting relative to the amount wagered, expressed as a percentage.
- Self-Exclusion
- A tool that allows you to block yourself from betting on the site for a set period.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the event, giving you an edge.