Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across အသင်းခွဲခြမ်းစိတ်ဖြာ.
- Acca
- Short for accumulator, a bet linking multiple selections where each must win for a payout.
- Asian Handicap
- A split handicap that eliminates the draw option and adjusts odds for each team, used to reduce risk.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting, used to manage risk and stakes.
- Bonus Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it.
- Bookmaker
- The company or platform that sets odds and accepts bets.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet before the event ends, either locking in a profit or minimizing a loss.
- Fade
- To bet against a team or outcome, usually because you think the public is overvaluing it.
- Futures Bet
- A bet placed on the outcome of a tournament or award, such as who will win the World Cup.
- Handicapper
- A person who analyzes games and provides predictions or betting advice.
- Juice
- The commission or fee that the bookmaker takes, usually built into the odds.
- Line Movement
- Changes in the odds or point spread over time, often due to betting activity or new information.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- The number that indicates how much you can win for each unit wagered, reflecting the likelihood of an outcome.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals (or points) in a match will be more or less than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections, paying out only if all selections win.
- Payout
- The total amount you receive when a bet wins, including the original stake plus profit.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to the favorite team to level the playing field, requiring them to win by a certain margin.
- Prop Bet
- A wager on a specific event within a match, such as which player scores first, unrelated to the final result.
- Public Money
- The amount of bets placed by the majority of recreational bettors, often used to gauge market sentiment.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools designed to help players gamble safely, such as deposit limits and self‑exclusion options.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an edge.