Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines two or more selections into one wager, requiring all of them to win to get a payout.
- Asian Handicap
- A point‑spread style bet that gives one team a hypothetical head start or deficit to create balanced odds.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that lets you combine different outcomes from a single match into one custom bet.
- Cash Out
- A feature that allows you to settle a bet before the match ends, locking in a profit or reducing a loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible match outcomes (e.g., win + draw) in a single wager.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that returns your stake if the match ends in a draw; you win only if your chosen team wins.
- Each Way
- A two‑part bet where one part backs a team to win and the other part backs the same team to finish in the top places.
- Fixed Odds
- The odds set when you place a bet, staying the same even if the market odds later change.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that predicts both the result at half‑time and the final result of the match.
- In-Play
- Bets placed after the match has started, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Live Betting
- Another name for In‑Play betting; wagers made while the match is ongoing.
- Moneyline
- A simple bet on which team will win the match, with odds shown as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- Numbers that reflect how likely an outcome is and determine how much you can win if the bet succeeds.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals (or another stat) will be higher or lower than a set figure.
- Parlay
- A bet that links multiple selections; all must win for you to receive a payout, similar to an accumulator.
- Payout
- The total amount of money you receive back from a winning bet, including your original stake.
- Point Spread
- A margin of victory assigned to the underdog to make both teams equally attractive to bettors.
- Push
- A tie outcome in a bet where the wager is cancelled and your stake is refunded.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Straight Bet
- A single wager placed on one outcome, not combined with any other selections.
- Underdog
- The team expected to lose in a match, often offering higher odds and a larger potential reward.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds appear higher than the true likelihood of the outcome, suggesting an expected advantage.
- Void
- A bet that is cancelled and the stake refunded, usually because the event was postponed or a rule was broken.