Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ကမ္ဘာ့ဖလားသတင်း.
- American Odds
- American odds use plus or minus numbers to indicate how much you win on a $100 bet or how much you must wager to win $100.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian handicap gives a team a virtual advantage or disadvantage to eliminate the draw option and balance the odds.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total amount of money you have set aside for gambling.
- Bonus
- A bonus is extra funds or free bets credited to your account, usually subject to terms and conditions.
- Bookmaker Margin
- Bookmaker margin is the built-in advantage a sportsbook includes in the odds, ensuring it makes a profit over the long term.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- BTTS is a bet that both sides will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- Cash out lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on current odds.
- Decimal Odds
- Decimal odds show the total amount returned for each unit wagered, including the original stake.
- Double Chance
- Double chance lets you cover two of the three possible outcomes in a match, increasing your chance of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- Draw no bet removes the draw outcome, so you win if your chosen team wins and get your stake back if it ends in a draw.
- Fractional Odds
- Fractional odds express the profit relative to the stake, shown as a fraction like 5/1.
- Free Bet
- A free bet is a token you can use to place a bet without risking your own money, with any winnings usually returned excluding the stake.
- In-Play Betting
- In-Play Betting allows you to place bets on a match while it is happening, with odds that update in real time.
- KYC (Know Your Customer)
- KYC is the process a betting site uses to verify your identity, ensuring you are of legal age and preventing fraud.
- Moneyline
- Moneyline is a straightforward bet on which team will win the match, with odds adjusted for each side.
- Odds
- Odds represent the likelihood of a specific outcome and determine how much a winning bet pays.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under is a bet on whether the total number of points or goals in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Parlay
- A parlay combines multiple selections into one bet, and all must win for a payout, offering higher odds.
- Payout
- The payout is the total amount you receive when a bet wins, including your original stake.
- Responsible Gambling
- Responsible gambling refers to practices and tools that help you stay in control of your betting activities and avoid harmful behavior.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A risk-free bet refunds your stake if the bet loses, typically as a free bet or bonus credit.
- Self-Exclusion
- Self-exclusion is a voluntary option that blocks you from accessing your betting account for a set period to help you stop gambling.
- Single Bet
- A single bet is a wager on one outcome, with the payout determined solely by that result.
- Stake
- The stake is the amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Wagering Requirement
- Wagering requirement is the amount you must bet before withdrawing bonus funds, often expressed as a multiple of the bonus.