Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Coach's Corner.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that combines multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, increasing potential returns.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting system that gives one team a fractional goal advantage or disadvantage to level the playing field, eliminating the draw option.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet on whether both teams will find the net at least once during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet predicting the exact final score of the match.
- Double Chance
- A wager that covers two of the three possible outcomes (home win/draw, away win/draw, or home/away win) in a single bet.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that refunds your stake if the match ends in a draw, leaving only a win for either side.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet predicting which player will score the first goal in the match.
- Hedge
- Placing a bet on the opposite outcome to reduce risk or guarantee a profit.
- House Edge
- The mathematical advantage a casino or sportsbook holds in a game, ensuring profit over the long run.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets on events while the match is ongoing, with odds that update in real time.
- Juice
- The commission a sportsbook takes on a bet, usually built into the odds, also called 'vig'.
- Live Betting
- Betting on a game as it unfolds, with odds that change during the match.
- Moneyline
- A straightforward bet on which side will win the game, ignoring any point spread.
- Odds
- The numerical expression of the likelihood of an outcome, indicating how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be more or less than a set number.
- Parlay
- A type of accumulator that links two or more bets; all must win for a payout, with higher odds than single bets.
- Pre-Match Betting
- Placing bets on a match before it starts, based on the initial odds.
- RTP
- Return to Player, the percentage of total wagered money a casino game pays back to players over time.
- Sportsbook
- A platform or establishment that accepts bets on sporting events.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, suggesting an expected profit.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings derived from it.