Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- Accumulator
- A multi‑selection bet where winnings from each leg roll over to the next, similar to a parlay.
- Asian Handicap
- A two‑way handicap system that removes the draw outcome and often includes quarter‑goal lines.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets.
- Bonus
- An extra amount of funds or free bets credited to an account, often tied to wagering requirements.
- Bookmaker
- A company or person that sets odds and accepts bets on sporting events.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Free Bet
- A token provided by a sportsbook that allows you to place a bet without using your own money.
- Handicap
- A points or goals adjustment applied to a team to create balanced odds for bettors.
- In-Play
- Betting on events as they happen, with odds that change during the match.
- Juice
- The commission a sportsbook includes in the odds, representing its profit on each bet.
- Line Movement
- The change in odds or point spread over time, driven by betting volume or new information.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update in real time.
- Moneyline
- A straight bet on which team will win a match, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- The probability that a specific outcome will happen, expressed as a number that determines the payout for a winning bet.
- Odds Boost
- A promotional increase of odds on a specific selection, offering higher potential payouts.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total combined score of 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, offering higher odds.
- Public Money
- The portion of bets placed by casual bettors, often influencing how lines move.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools such as deposit limits and self‑exclusion that help bettors stay in control of their spending.
- Rollover
- A condition that requires you to wager the bonus amount a certain number of times before you can withdraw.
- Spread
- A handicap given to the favorite team to level the betting field, expressed as a number of goals or points.
- Stake
- The amount of money wagered on a single bet.
- Unit
- A standardized bet size, usually a fraction of the bankroll, used to measure performance.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving the bettor an edge.
- Vig
- Short for vigorish, the fee a sportsbook takes on a bet, built into the odds.