Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ព័ត៌មាន World Cup.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian handicap eliminates the draw option and uses half‑goal or quarter‑goal lines to provide two possible outcomes.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total amount of money you have set aside for betting, separate from your everyday finances.
- Bonus
- A bonus is a promotional credit offered by the bookmaker, often requiring you to meet conditions before you can withdraw it.
- Cash Out
- Cash out allows you to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or cutting a loss based on current odds.
- Deposit Match
- A deposit match credit equals a percentage of your deposit, added to your account as bonus funds, subject to wagering conditions.
- Free Bet
- A free bet is a token provided by the bookmaker that lets you place a bet without using your own money, with any winnings usually returned.
- Futures Bet
- A futures bet is placed on the outcome of a tournament or season, such as who will win the World Cup, often with higher odds.
- Handicap
- A handicap gives one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage to balance the chances, affecting the odds.
- Juice
- Juice, also called vig, is the commission the bookmaker takes on a bet, built into the odds so the sportsbook profits regardless of outcome.
- KYC
- KYC stands for Know Your Customer, a verification process where the bookmaker checks your identity and age to comply with regulations.
- Line Movement
- Line movement refers to how the odds or point spread change over time as bettors place wagers and the bookmaker adjusts.
- Moneyline
- A moneyline bet is a straightforward wager on which team will win the match, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- Odds represent the probability of an outcome and determine how much you can win if your bet is correct.
- Odds Boost
- An odds boost is a promotion that increases the payout on a specific bet, offering better returns than the standard odds.
- Over/Under
- An over/under bet predicts whether the total number of points or goals scored in a match will be higher or lower than a set figure.
- Parlay
- A parlay combines multiple bets into one; all selections must win for the parlay to pay out, offering higher odds.
- Prop Bet
- A prop bet focuses on a specific event within a match, such as which player scores first, rather than the final result.
- Public Money
- Public money refers to the bets placed by recreational bettors, which can influence line movement and create betting opportunities.
- Self-Exclusion
- Self-Exclusion is a voluntary program that allows you to block yourself from betting on the platform for a set period.
- Spread
- The spread, or point spread, assigns a handicap to the favored team to level the betting field.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Steam
- Steam describes a rapid, widespread shift in odds, often caused by heavy betting action on one side of a game.
- Unit
- A unit is a standard measurement of bet size, typically representing a small percentage of your bankroll to manage risk.
- Wagering Requirement
- A wagering requirement specifies how many times you must bet a bonus amount before it becomes withdrawable cash.