Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Panduan Bola Sepak.
- Arbitrage
- The practice of placing bets on all possible outcomes with different bookmakers to guarantee a profit.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to teams to remove the draw option, balancing the match in betting terms.
- Back Bet
- A conventional bet that an outcome will happen, placed against the bookmaker.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine multiple selections from the same match into a single custom bet.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record that holds your chosen bets, the stake amount, and the potential payout before you confirm.
- Betting Exchange
- A platform where bettors can back and lay against each other, often with lower commissions.
- Both Teams to Score
- A market where you wager on whether both sides will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Decimal Odds
- A way of expressing odds as a single decimal number that includes the stake; the payout equals stake multiplied by the decimal.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (win, draw, loss) in a match.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that removes the draw option; you win if your team wins, and get your stake back if it’s a draw.
- Free Bet
- A no‑cost bet credited to your account, usually with conditions on how it can be used.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that predicts both the result at half‑time and the final result of the match.
- In-Play
- Betting on events that are already happening, with odds that change as the match progresses.
- Juice
- The commission or fee that a bookmaker adds to the odds, also called "vig".
- Kelly Criterion
- A mathematical formula used to determine the optimal size of a bet based on your edge and bankroll.
- Lay Bet
- A bet that a particular outcome will not happen, typically placed on a betting exchange.
- Odds
- The number that tells you how much you can win relative to your stake, and how likely an outcome is thought to be.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a specific statistic (like total goals) will be above or below a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, offering higher odds.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools designed to keep betting safe and prevent problem gambling.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an edge.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.