Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- 1X2
- 1X2 is a betting market where you pick either a home win (1), a draw (X), or an away win (2).
- Accumulator
- An Accumulator combines multiple selections into one bet; all must win for a payout, multiplying the odds.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian Handicap assigns a handicap to each team to eliminate the draw option, making odds more balanced.
- Bankroll Management
- Bankroll Management is the practice of setting budgets, unit sizes, and staking plans to protect your funds and sustain betting activity.
- Bet Builder
- Bet Builder allows you to create a custom bet by combining different markets for the same match into one wager.
- Bet Slip
- Bet Slip is the section where you review your selected bets before you confirm them.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- BTTS bets win if both sides score at least one goal during the match, regardless of the final result.
- Cash Out
- Cash Out lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on current odds.
- Closing Line
- Closing Line is the final odds available just before an event starts; beating the closing line often signals a successful wager.
- Correct Score
- Correct Score bets require you to predict the exact final score of a match.
- Decimal Odds
- Decimal odds show the total amount returned for each unit wagered, including your original stake.
- Double Chance
- Double Chance lets you cover two of the three possible outcomes in a single wager, increasing your chances of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- Draw No Bet removes the draw outcome; you win if your chosen team wins, and you get your stake back if it ends in a draw.
- First Goal Scorer
- First Goal Scorer bets win if the player you select scores the first goal of the match.
- Fractional Odds
- Fractional odds indicate the profit you make relative to your stake, shown as a fraction.
- In-Play Betting
- In-Play Betting lets you place bets on a match while it is happening, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Juice
- Juice, also called Vig, is the commission a bookmaker charges for taking a bet, built into the odds.
- Moneyline Odds
- Moneyline odds tell you how much profit you earn on a $100 bet for positive odds or how much you must stake for negative odds.
- Odds
- Odds represent the probability of an outcome and determine how much money you can win if your bet is correct.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under bets predict whether the total number of goals in a match will be more or less than a set line.
- Parlay
- A Parlay is similar to an Accumulator, linking several bets so only a winning all selections yields a return.
- Responsible Gambling
- Responsible Gambling refers to practices and tools that help you stay in control of your betting activity and avoid harmful behavior.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Unit
- Unit is a standard measure of bet size, usually representing a small percentage of your total bankroll.
- Value Bet
- A Value Bet occurs when the odds offered by a bookmaker are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you an expected edge.