Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- Accumulator
- A type of parlay where winnings from each winning selection roll over to the next.
- Asian Handicap
- A split handicap that reduces the number of possible outcomes to two.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting activities.
- Bet Builder
- A feature allowing you to combine different markets from the same match into one wager.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record that lists your chosen selections, odds, and stake before you confirm the wager.
- Bonus
- Extra funds or free bets offered by a sportsbook, usually with conditions attached.
- Both Teams To Score
- A wager that both sides will net at least one goal in the match.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet before the event concludes, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet predicting the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match.
- Free Bet
- A bet funded by the sportsbook that lets you risk no own money; any win is usually paid as cash.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A combined bet on the outcome at half‑time and at the end of the match.
- In‑Play
- Betting on a match after it has already started, with odds that update live.
- Juice
- The commission the sportsbook charges for taking a bet, built into the odds.
- Limit
- The maximum amount a sportsbook will accept on a particular market.
- Live Betting
- The act of placing bets while the game is in progress.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, without any point spread.
- Odds
- The number that reflects how likely a particular outcome is and determines the payout.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored will be above or below a set figure.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for a payout.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to the underdog to level the betting field.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Stakeback
- A promotion where a portion of your stake is returned if the bet loses.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an edge.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus before you can withdraw any winnings.