Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- Acca
- A single bet that links two or more individual selections; every selection must win for the acca to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to teams to level the odds, often using half‑goal or quarter‑goal lines that reduce the chance of a draw.
- Bankroll Management
- The strategy of deciding how much of your total funds to risk on each bet so you stay in control.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine multiple outcomes from the same match into one custom wager.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle your bet before the event finishes, letting you lock in a profit or cut a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet on the exact final score of a match, such as 2‑1 or 3‑0.
- Double Chance
- A wager that covers two of the three possible results (win, draw, loss) in a single match.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet where you get your stake back if the match ends in a draw; you win only if your chosen team wins.
- Enhanced Odds
- Promotional odds that are higher than the normal market, often offered to attract new bets.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in the match.
- Fold
- In accumulator betting, each individual selection inside the bet is called a fold.
- Free Bet
- A token issued by a bookmaker that lets you place a bet without using your own money; winnings are usually returned minus the free‑bet stake.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that requires you to predict both the result at half‑time and the final result of the match.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a wager after the match has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Lay Bet
- A bet that a particular outcome will not happen, essentially acting as the bookmaker against yourself.
- Live Odds
- The constantly changing odds offered during an in‑play event, reflecting the current state of play.
- Lock
- A lock is a bet that is considered almost certain to win, often because the outcome seems highly predictable.
- Margin
- The bookmaker’s built‑in advantage, expressed as a percentage, which ensures they profit over the long term.
- Odds Comparison
- Checking the odds from different bookmakers to find the best price for a particular bet.
- Over/Under
- A wager on whether the total number of goals (or points) in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Point Spread
- A handicap applied to a team’s final score to create balanced odds for both sides, common in US sports betting.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A promotion that refunds your stake (usually as a free bet) if the bet loses.
- Surebet
- A situation where the odds from different bookmakers guarantee a profit no matter the outcome.
- Unit
- A standard amount of money used to size bets, typically a fixed percentage of your total bankroll.
- Void Bet
- A cancelled bet where the stake is returned, often because a match was postponed or the market was invalid.