Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- Accumulator
- A type of parlay where multiple selections are combined; only one loss forfeits the entire bet.
- Arbitrage Betting
- Placing bets on all possible outcomes of an event across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to a team to level the playing field, eliminating the draw option.
- Bankroll Management
- The strategy of setting limits on how much money you wager to avoid losing more than you can afford.
- Bet Slip
- A record of your selected bets, stake, and potential return before you confirm the wager.
- Bookmaker Margin
- The built-in advantage a bookmaker includes in the odds, ensuring they make a profit over time.
- Both Teams to Score
- A bet on whether both sides 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 loss.
- Correct Score
- A wager that predicts the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes of a match, increasing your chance of winning.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in the game.
- Free Bet
- A no-cost bet credited to your account that you can use to place a wager, with winnings usually returned without the stake.
- KYC
- The process of verifying a bettor’s identity to prevent fraud, money laundering, and under‑age gambling.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update in real time.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win a match, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- The number that shows how much you can win relative to your stake, indicating the likelihood of an outcome.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match 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.
- Partial Cash Out
- A cash-out option that lets you withdraw only a portion of your stake while leaving the rest active.
- Payout
- The total amount you receive when a bet wins, including your stake and profit.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools that help players stay in control of their betting activity and avoid harmful behavior.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A bet that refunds your stake if it loses, usually as a free bet or bonus credit.
- 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, giving an expected profit.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.