Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- Accumulator
- Accumulator is a bet that combines several selections into one wager; every selection must win for the accumulator to pay.
- American Odds
- American Odds use plus or minus numbers to show how much you win on a $100 bet or how much you must risk to win $100.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian Handicap is a spread that gives one team a virtual deficit (or surplus) to eliminate draws and create two possible outcomes.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total sum of money you allocate for placing bets.
- Bookmaker
- Bookmaker is the entity that provides betting odds and takes bets from customers.
- Cash Out
- Cash Out allows you to take a guaranteed payout before the match finishes, either securing profit or reducing loss.
- Correct Score
- Correct Score is a bet that requires you to predict the exact final score of the game.
- Decimal Odds
- Decimal Odds display the total payout for each $1 wagered, including the original stake.
- Double Chance
- Double Chance lets you back two possible results of a match, giving you a higher probability of winning.
- First Goal Scorer
- First Goal Scorer is a wager on the specific player who will net the opening goal of the game.
- Fractional Odds
- Fractional Odds show the profit you make for each unit of stake, presented as a fraction.
- Free Bet
- Free Bet is a promo credit you can use to place a bet without risking your own money, subject to conditions.
- KYC
- KYC is the verification process that confirms your identity and age, as required by gambling laws.
- Live Betting
- Live Betting is wagering on a match as it happens, with odds that change during the game.
- Moneyline
- Moneyline is a straight bet on which team will win a match, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- No-Deposit Bonus
- No-Deposit Bonus is a reward given for opening an account, allowing you to play with extra funds without depositing.
- Odds
- Odds show the probability of an outcome and how much a winning bet returns relative to the stake.
- Outright Bet
- Outright Bet is a long-term wager on who will win a tournament or league, not just a single game.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under is a wager on whether the combined score of both teams will exceed (over) or stay below (under) a predetermined total.
- Point Spread
- Point Spread is a handicap that gives the favored team a negative goal value to make the odds even, requiring them to win by more than that for a bet to win.
- Pre-Match Betting
- Pre-Match Betting means placing your wager before the scheduled start of a game.
- Responsible Gambling
- Responsible Gambling refers to tools and advice that help you stay in control and gamble safely.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Vigorish
- Vigorish is the bookmaker's built-in fee, included in the odds, which ensures they profit over time.
- Wagering Requirement
- Wagering Requirement is the turnover condition that tells how many times you must stake a bonus before cashing out.