Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ပွဲစဉ်သုံးသပ်ချက်.
- Accumulator
- A bet that links together multiple selections, similar to a parlay, where each winning selection increases the payout.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap that eliminates the draw option and gives a half‑ or quarter‑goal advantage/disadvantage to each team.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of deciding how much money to risk overall and on each bet to stay within your budget.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record that lists your selected bets, stake, potential payout, and allows you to confirm the wager.
- Bonus Wagering Requirement
- The total amount you must bet before withdrawing bonus funds, usually expressed as a multiple of the bonus.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the match ends, either securing a profit or limiting a loss.
- Dutching
- Placing multiple bets on different outcomes in the same event to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Edge
- The perceived advantage you have over the bookmaker’s odds, often based on analysis or information.
- Futures
- A bet placed on the outcome of a tournament or award before it begins, such as picking the World Cup champion.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is already in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Kelly Criterion
- A mathematical formula that calculates the optimal size of a bet based on your edge and the odds.
- Moneyline
- A bet that picks the winner of a match without any point spread; you win if your chosen team wins.
- Odds
- The number that tells you how much you can win relative to your stake, reflecting the implied chance of an outcome.
- Odds Movement
- The change in odds over time as more bets are placed or as new information becomes available.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, increasing the potential payout.
- Prop Bet
- A wager on a specific event within a match, such as which player scores first or how many yellow cards are given.
- Public Money
- The portion of bets placed by recreational bettors, which can skew odds and create betting opportunities.
- Push
- A tie result in a bet where the stake is refunded because the outcome exactly matched the line.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Steam
- A rapid shift in odds caused by heavy betting action on one side, often indicating sharp money.
- Unit
- A standard measure, often 1% of your bankroll, used to size bets consistently across different wagers.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you a positive expected return.
- Vig
- The commission or fee that a bookmaker includes in the odds, built into the total you must pay when placing a bet.