Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ပန်းသွင်းမှု.
- American Odds
- Odds expressed as a positive or negative number; positive shows profit on a $100 bet, negative shows how much you must bet to win $100.
- Arbitrage
- The practice of placing bets on all possible outcomes of an event across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap system that eliminates the draw outcome, giving one team a fractional or whole‑goal advantage to equalize betting chances.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting, separate from everyday finances.
- Bet Settlement
- The process of calculating and paying out winnings after an event has concluded and the result is officially confirmed.
- Bookmaker Margin
- The built‑in commission a sportsbook includes in the odds, ensuring they profit regardless of the result.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match (commonly abbreviated BTTS).
- Cash Out
- A feature allowing you to settle a bet before the event ends, either locking in a profit or minimizing a loss.
- Decimal Odds
- Odds expressed as a single number, where the total payout per unit staked is the decimal multiplied by the stake.
- Draw No Bet
- A market where you pick a team to win; if the match ends in a draw, the stake is refunded.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the opening goal of the match.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds shown as a fraction, indicating how much profit you earn relative to your stake, e.g., 5/1 means win 5 units for each 1 unit wagered.
- Free Bet
- A promotional token you can use to place a bet without using your own money; any winnings are usually paid as bonus funds.
- Futures
- A bet placed on an outcome that will be decided in the future, such as which team will win the World Cup.
- Half‑Time/Full‑Time
- A combined bet predicting the result at half‑time and the final result, such as “Home/Home” or “Draw/Away.”
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets on events while a match is ongoing, with odds that change as the game progresses.
- Moneyline
- A bet that picks the outright winner of a match, with odds shown as a positive or negative number indicating how much you win or need to stake.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals, points, or other stats in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, increasing potential profit.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to the underdog and a corresponding advantage to the favorite so both teams have an equal chance of covering the spread.
- Responsible Gambling Tools
- Features like deposit limits, self‑exclusion, and reality checks that help you stay in control of your betting activity.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is cancelled and the stake is returned, usually because the event was postponed or the market was deemed invalid.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings derived from it.