Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections into a single wager, where all must win for the payout.
- Asian Handicap
- A type of handicap that uses whole, half, and quarter goal lines, making a draw less likely.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine different markets from a single match into one custom bet.
- Bet Slip
- The digital form where you enter the amount you want to wager on selected bets.
- Bookmaker
- A company that sets odds and accepts bets on sporting events.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle your bet before the event ends, taking a reduced payout or limiting a loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (win/draw) in a match.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that returns your stake if the match ends in a draw, otherwise you win on the selected team.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Free Bet
- A no‑cost bet credited by the bookmaker that can be used to place a wager, with any winnings usually returned excluding the free bet stake.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that requires you to predict both the result at halftime and the final result.
- Handicap Betting
- A market where one team is given a virtual advantage or disadvantage to balance the odds.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is already in progress.
- Live Odds
- Odds that change in real time as the match unfolds.
- Margin
- The bookmaker’s built‑in profit margin, expressed as a percentage of the true odds.
- Market
- A specific betting option or category, such as match result, total goals, or player performance.
- Odds Comparison
- A tool that shows the different odds offered by various bookmakers for the same event.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals (or other stats) will be above or below a set line.
- Parlay
- Another term for an accumulator, a single bet linking several selections.
- Push
- A tie result in a bet where the stake is refunded because the outcome exactly matches the line.
- Scorecast
- A bet that combines a first goalscorer prediction with the exact final score of the match.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Starting Price
- The odds offered at the beginning of an event, before any market movements.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds appear higher than the true probability, offering potential long‑term profit.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must wager a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.