Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- Accumulator
- A bet that links multiple selections; every selection must win for the bet to pay out, multiplying the odds and potential profit.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread‑style line that gives a handicap to each team, eliminating the draw and creating two possible outcomes.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you set aside for betting; proper bankroll management helps you stay in control of spending.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine different outcomes from the same match into a single custom wager.
- Betting Exchange
- A platform where bettors lay and back outcomes against each other, often with lower fees than a traditional sportsbook.
- Bookmaker
- The company or website that sets odds and accepts bets on sports events; also called a sportsbook.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle a bet early, locking in a profit or cutting a loss based on current odds while the event is still in progress.
- Correct Score
- A market where you predict the exact final score of a match; it usually offers high odds due to its difficulty.
- Draw No Bet
- A market that refunds your stake if the match ends in a draw, leaving only a win for either side.
- Edge
- The perceived statistical advantage a bettor believes they have over the bookmaker’s odds, often identified through research.
- Evens
- Odds expressed as 2.0, meaning you win the same amount as your stake if the bet succeeds.
- First Goal Scorer
- A player‑specific market where you bet on which player will score the opening goal of the match.
- Fixed Odds
- The odds locked in at the time you place the bet; they will not change even if the market moves later.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A market where you predict both the result at halftime and the final result of the match.
- In-Play
- Betting on a match while it is being played, with odds that update in real time as the action unfolds.
- Juice
- The built‑in commission (also called vig or margin) that the bookmaker includes in the odds, guaranteeing a profit on every event.
- KYC
- The identity‑verification process used by betting sites to confirm a user’s age and prevent fraud, as required by law.
- Match Result
- A simple market where you pick which team will win or whether the match will end in a draw.
- Over/Under
- A market betting on whether the total number of goals (or points) in a match will be above or below a set line.
- Price Boost
- A promotion that increases the odds on a chosen market, offering a higher potential payout for the same stake.
- Push
- A tie result in a market where the bet is refunded because the outcome exactly matches the line.
- Request a Bet
- A feature that lets you ask the bookmaker for custom odds on a specific scenario not listed on the site.
- Self‑Exclusion
- A voluntary tool that allows you to block access to your betting account for a set period, helping you take a break.
- Single Bet
- A straightforward bet on a single outcome; you win if that selection is correct and lose otherwise.
- Void
- A canceled bet where the stake is returned, usually because the event did not take place or the market was not resolved.