Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap bet that eliminates the draw option and uses quarter‑goal increments to reduce ties.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of setting and sticking to a budget for betting, to avoid spending more than you can afford.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that lets you create custom bets by combining different markets from the same match.
- Bonus
- A promotional reward, such as extra funds or free bets, often given to new or existing customers.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- 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 limiting a loss.
- Cashback
- A promotion that returns a percentage of your losses over a set period, credited as bonus funds.
- Decimal Odds
- A way to display odds as a single decimal number; the total return per unit staked.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match (e.g., home win or draw).
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that returns your stake if the match ends in a draw, otherwise you win on the chosen team.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds shown as a fraction, indicating the profit you make relative to your stake.
- Free Bet
- A bet funded by the betting site that lets you risk no own money; winnings usually exclude the free bet stake.
- Handicap
- A bet that gives one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage to equalize the chance of winning.
- Implied Probability
- The likelihood of an outcome expressed as a percentage, derived from the odds.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Margin (Juice)
- The built‑in advantage a betting site includes in the odds, ensuring they make a profit over the long term.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- The numerical expression of the likelihood of an outcome, determining how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be more or less than a set line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Payout
- The total amount you receive when a bet wins, including the original stake and profit.
- Responsible Gambling
- A set of policies and tools (like self‑exclusion and deposit limits) designed to keep betting safe and prevent problem gambling.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, suggesting a positive expected return.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any related winnings.