Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- Accumulators
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, increasing potential returns.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting system that eliminates the draw outcome, using half or quarter goal lines to create two possible results.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of setting aside a dedicated budget for betting and dividing it into smaller units to limit risk.
- Bet Builder
- A feature allowing you to combine different markets from the same match into a single custom bet.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- A market where you bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on current odds.
- Correct Score
- A bet that requires you to predict the exact final score of a match.
- Draw No Bet
- A market that removes the draw option; you win if your selected team wins, and get your stake back if the match ends in a draw.
- Edge
- The statistical advantage a bettor believes they have over the bookmaker’s odds, often derived from analysis or information.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet on which player will score the opening goal of the match.
- Free Bet
- A no‑risk bet credited to your account that you can use to place a wager, usually with any winnings (minus the stake) paid out.
- Goal Line
- A line set by the bookmaker for total goals in a match, similar to Over/Under but often used for specific goal ranges.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is ongoing, with odds that update in real time.
- Live Odds
- The constantly changing odds offered during in-play betting, reflecting the current state of the game.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds reflecting the outright winner.
- 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
- Another term for an accumulator, combining two or more bets into one wager with combined odds.
- Payout
- The total amount you receive when a bet wins, including the original stake and profit.
- Price Boost
- A promotional increase of odds on a specific selection, offered by the bookmaker to attract bets.
- Regulated Market
- A betting environment overseen by a licensed authority that enforces fairness, consumer protection, and responsible gambling standards.
- Self‑Exclusion
- A voluntary limit you can set to block your own account for a defined period, helping you control gambling activity.
- Spread
- A handicap given to a team to level the playing field, expressed as a number of goals the favorite must overcome.
- Stake
- The amount of money you wager on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered by the bookmaker are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you a theoretical edge.
- Wagering Requirement
- A condition that any bonus or free bet must be turned over a certain number of times before you can withdraw any winnings.