Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across အသင်းခွဲခြမ်းစိတ်ဖြာ.
- Accumulator
- An accumulator is a single bet that links several selections, with winnings rolling over each win.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian Handicap gives a team a positive or negative goal advantage to balance the match, removing the draw option.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total amount of money set aside for betting.
- Bookmaker
- A bookmaker is a company that sets odds and accepts bets on sporting events.
- Cash Out
- Cash Out allows you to settle a bet before all events finish, locking in a profit or loss.
- Decimal Odds
- Decimal odds show the total payout per unit wagered, including the original stake.
- Fractional Odds
- Fractional odds display the profit relative to the stake, expressed as a fraction.
- In-Play
- In-Play refers to betting on events as they happen during a game.
- Juice
- Juice, also called vig, is the commission a bookmaker charges for taking a bet.
- Line Movement
- Line Movement refers to changes in odds or spreads over time due to betting activity.
- Live Betting
- Live Betting lets you place bets while a match is in progress, with odds that update in real time.
- Margin
- Margin is the bookmaker’s built‑in profit margin, reflected in the odds.
- Moneyline Odds
- Moneyline odds indicate how much you must bet to win a set amount, with positive and negative values.
- Odds
- Odds represent the probability of an outcome and determine how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under is a bet on whether a specific statistic, like total goals, will be above or below a set number.
- Parlay
- A parlay combines multiple selections into one bet, and all must win for a payout.
- Pleaser
- A pleaser moves the spread or total against you, increasing the potential payout if you win.
- Responsible Gambling
- Responsible Gambling refers to practices and tools that help you stay in control of your betting activity.
- Spread
- Spread is a handicap that evens the chances of two teams by adding points to the underdog.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Steam Move
- Steam Move describes a rapid line shift caused by heavy betting action on one side.
- Unit
- A unit is a standard measurement of bet size, usually a fixed percentage of your bankroll.
- Value Bet
- A value bet occurs when the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome.