Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- Accumulator
- A bet that links several selections, similar to a parlay, where each must win for a payout.
- Asian Handicap
- A type of spread that eliminates the draw option and offers two possible outcomes with half‑point increments.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine multiple markets from a single match into one custom wager.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle a bet before the event ends, letting you lock in a profit or cut a loss.
- Deposit Bonus
- A matching amount of extra funds added to your account when you make a deposit, often with conditions.
- Edge
- An advantage you believe you have over the sportsbook’s odds, based on your analysis.
- Free Bet
- A credit given by the sportsbook that you can use to place a bet without risking your own money.
- Handicap
- A fictional advantage or disadvantage given to a team to balance the betting odds.
- Juice
- The commission built into the odds that the sportsbook takes on every bet, also called vig.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Max Bet
- The highest amount you are allowed to wager on a particular market or event.
- Moneyline
- A bet that picks the outright winner of a match, with odds shown as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- The number that tells you how much you can win relative to your stake, reflecting the likelihood of an outcome.
- Odds Boost
- A promotional increase of odds on a specific selection, offered to attract bets.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total score in a match will be higher or lower than a number set by the sportsbook.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools, such as limits and self‑exclusion, designed to keep betting safe and within personal limits.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A bet that is refunded in site credit if it loses, up to a set amount.
- Rollover
- The total amount of betting action required before bonus funds become withdrawable.
- Spread
- A point handicap set by the sportsbook to level the playing field between two teams.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Unit
- A standardized measure, often a percentage of your bankroll, used to size bets consistently.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet the bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.