Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ကမ္ဘာ့ဖလားသတင်း.
- Accumulator
- a single bet that combines multiple selections; all of them must win for you to receive a payout.
- Arbitrage
- the strategy of betting on all possible outcomes across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit no matter who wins.
- Asian Handicap
- a betting method that gives a goal advantage to the weaker team and a deficit to the stronger team to remove the draw option.
- Bankroll
- the total money you have set aside for betting.
- Bankroll Management
- the practice of planning and controlling your betting money to avoid losing too much.
- Bet Builder
- an online tool that lets you combine different betting markets from the same match into one custom bet with tailored odds.
- Bet Slip
- the digital record that shows your chosen bets, the odds, and the amount you are staking.
- Bookmaker
- a company that sets odds and accepts bets on sporting events.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- a bet that wins if each team scores at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- a feature that lets you settle a bet before the match ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- a bet that requires you to guess the exact final score of the match.
- Double Chance
- a bet that covers two of the three possible match outcomes, increasing your chance of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- a bet that gives your money back if the match ends in a draw, and pays out if your chosen team wins.
- First Goal Scorer
- a prediction on which player will score the first goal of the game.
- First Half Goal
- a bet on whether the total number of goals in the first half will be over or under a line set by the bookmaker.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- a combination bet where you predict the result at half-time and also at full-time, such as ‘Home/Draw’.
- Live Betting
- placing bets on a match while it is being played, with odds that change as the game progresses.
- Market
- a specific betting option or category, like which team will win, how many goals will be scored, or which player will score.
- Odds
- the number that shows how likely an outcome is and how much you can win if your bet is correct.
- Odds Format
- the way odds are presented, such as decimal, fractional, or moneyline, each showing potential payout differently.
- Over/Under
- a bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher or lower than a line set by the bookmaker.
- Responsible Gambling
- a set of tools and practices that help you bet safely and keep your gambling under control.
- Spread Betting
- a bet on whether a team's performance will be better or worse than a forecast margin, with the amount you win or lose changing based on how accurate you are.
- Stake
- the amount of money you put at risk on a bet.
- Vig
- the built-in commission that a bookmaker includes in the odds so they make a profit on each bet.