Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections into a single wager, where all must win for a payout.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to teams to level the odds, often eliminating the draw outcome.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine different markets of the same match into one custom bet.
- Bonus Rollover
- The number of times you must wager a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or cutting a loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (home win, draw, away win) in a match.
- Draw No Bet
- A wager where you pick a team to win; if the match ends in a draw, your stake is refunded.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Free Bet
- A no-cost bet credited to your account, usually with certain conditions attached.
- Half Time/Full Time
- A bet that predicts both the result at half time and the final result of a match.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is already in progress, with odds that update live.
- Lay Bet
- A bet that a particular outcome will not happen, essentially acting as the bookmaker.
- Live Odds
- The constantly changing odds offered during an ongoing match.
- Margin
- The bookmaker’s built-in profit margin, expressed as a percentage, which affects the odds.
- Matched Betting
- A technique that uses free bets and bonuses to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Odds Format
- The way odds are displayed, such as decimal, fractional, or moneyline.
- Over Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be above or below a set line.
- Parlay
- Another term for an accumulator, where multiple selections are linked together for a larger payout.
- Price Boost
- A promotion that increases the odds on a specific selection for a limited time.
- Push
- A tie result in a bet where the stake is returned and no winner is declared.
- Stake
- The amount of money you place on a bet.
- Starting Price
- The odds offered at the exact moment a market opens for a particular event.
- Total Goals
- A market where you bet on the exact number of goals scored in a match.
- Underdog
- The team perceived to have a lower chance of winning, often with higher odds.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, suggesting potential profit.