Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- Accumulator
- A type of parlay where winnings from one selection roll onto the next, multiplying potential returns.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap bet that removes the draw option and uses half‑goal or quarter‑goal lines 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 markets from the same match into one customized wager.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- A bet on whether each team 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 limiting a loss.
- Cashback
- A refund of a portion of your losses, often credited as a free bet after a set period or qualifying bet.
- Correct Score
- A bet on the exact final score of the match, such as 2‑1 or 3‑0.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes, like home win or draw, increasing your chances of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that returns your stake if the match ends in a draw, otherwise pays out on the winning team.
- Edge
- The perceived advantage you have over the bookmaker’s odds, based on knowledge or analysis.
- Free Bet
- A promotional credit that lets you place a bet without using your own money, usually with conditions attached.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets after the match has started, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Juice (Vig)
- The commission built into the odds that the bookmaker charges for taking your bet.
- Moneyline
- A simple bet on which team will win the match, with no point spreads or totals involved.
- Odds
- The price a bookmaker offers for a bet, showing how likely they think an outcome is and how much you can win.
- Outright Winner
- A bet on which team will win the entire tournament, a group, or a specific stage.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; every pick must win for the parlay to pay out.
- Spread (Handicap)
- A betting line that gives one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage to level the playing field.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Top Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the most goals throughout the tournament.
- Unit
- A standardized bet size, often a small percentage of your bankroll, used to manage risk.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, suggesting a profitable opportunity.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus before you can withdraw any winnings from it.