Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ကမ္ဘာ့ဖလားသတင်း.
- Accumulator
- A type of parlay that links several outcomes across different matches; same win condition as a parlay.
- Anytime Goal Scorer
- A bet that a chosen player will score at any point during the game.
- Arbitrage Betting
- Placing bets on all possible outcomes of an event across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread bet that gives a team a virtual advantage or disadvantage to balance the match, eliminating the draw option.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of allocating a specific portion of funds for betting and setting limits to avoid reckless losses.
- Both Teams To Score
- A market where you bet on whether each side will net at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature allowing you to settle a bet before the event concludes, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Closing Line
- The final set of odds offered just before an event starts, used to evaluate the quality of a bet.
- Correct Score
- A high-odds wager predicting the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (win/draw, win/lose, draw/lose) in a single wager.
- Draw No Bet
- A market that refunds your stake if the match ends in a draw, leaving only a win for one team.
- First Goal Scorer
- A prop bet on which player will score the opening goal of the match.
- In-Play Betting
- Live wagering placed after the match has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Juice
- The commission or vig that a bookmaker adds to the odds, reflected in the total cost of a bet.
- Kelly Criterion
- A mathematical formula that calculates the optimal fraction of your bankroll to bet to maximize long-term growth.
- Matched Betting
- Using free bets or bonuses alongside lay bets on an exchange to replicate a guaranteed profit.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals (or points) in a game will be above or below a set line.
- Parlay
- A multi-selection bet where all individual picks must win for the wager to pay out, increasing potential returns.
- Pre-Match Betting
- Placing bets on a market before the scheduled start time of the event.
- Public Money
- The amount of wagers placed by recreational bettors, often causing line movements that can be exploited.
- Staking Plan
- A structured method for deciding how much to wager on each bet based on confidence or bankroll size.
- Steam Move
- A rapid, significant shift in odds across multiple books, usually caused by heavy action from informed bettors.
- Value Bet
- A wager where the implied probability of an outcome is lower than your estimated true probability, offering a positive expected value.