Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, increasing potential returns.
- Arbitrage
- Betting on all possible outcomes of an event across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap system that eliminates the draw option and gives a half‑ or quarter‑goal advantage to the underdog.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet that wins if each side scores at least one goal during the match, regardless of the final result.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Deposit Bonus
- Extra funds added to your account when you make a deposit, usually subject to rollover conditions.
- Edge
- An advantage a bettor has over the bookmaker, often due to superior information or odds errors.
- Free Bet
- A promotional token given by a sportsbook that can be used to place a bet without risking your own money.
- KYC
- Know Your Customer; the process of verifying your identity to comply with regulations and prevent fraud.
- Live Betting
- Placing a bet while a match is in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Moneyline Bet
- A wager on which team will win a match, with odds expressed as a price for each side.
- Odds
- The numerical price of a bet, showing the implied chance of an outcome and the potential payout.
- Over/Under Bet
- A bet that predicts whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher or lower than a set figure.
- Payout
- The total amount you receive when a bet wins, including the original stake and profit.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to the underdog to level the betting field, expressed as a plus or minus number of goals.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools that help you bet safely, such as deposit limits, time‑outs, and self‑exclusion.
- Rollover
- The number of times you must wager a bonus amount before it can be withdrawn.
- Self‑Exclusion
- A formal request to block yourself from betting on a site for a set period.
- Single Bet
- A straightforward wager on one outcome, with the stake multiplied by the odds if correct.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Unit
- A standard measure used to size bets, usually a small percentage of your bankroll.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, offering an edge.
- Vig
- The built‑in commission a bookmaker charges, reflected in the odds for each outcome.