Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across កីឡដ្ឋាន.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections, similar to a parlay, where all must win to pay out.
- Arbitrage
- Betting on all possible outcomes across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting system that eliminates the draw by giving each team a fractional handicap.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you set aside for betting.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record where you add your chosen bets and confirm the amount you wish to wager.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or cutting a loss.
- Closing Line
- The final odds offered just before a betting market closes.
- Futures Bet
- A bet on the outcome of a season‑long event, like which team will win the World Cup.
- Handicapping
- Analyzing team and player stats to estimate the likely outcome of a game.
- Juice
- The commission the sportsbook charges on a bet, built into the odds.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a game while it is in progress, with odds that update in real time.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match outright, with no point spread involved.
- Odds
- The numerical representation of how likely an outcome is, also determining how much you can win.
- Over/Under
- A wager on whether the total number of goals scored will be higher or lower than a line set by the sportsbook.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for the parlay to pay out.
- Point Spread
- A handicap set by the bookmaker to level the playing field, requiring the favorite to win by a certain margin for the bet to cash.
- Prop Bet
- A bet on a specific event within a match, such as which player scores first, that does not affect the final result.
- Public Money
- Bets placed by recreational players that can move the line.
- Responsible Gambling
- Tools and practices, such as deposit limits and self‑exclusion, that help you bet safely.
- Rollover
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw it.
- Steam
- Rapid movement of odds caused by heavy betting on one side of a game.
- Unit
- A standard bet size, usually a fixed percentage of your bankroll, used to manage risk.
- Value Bet
- A wager where the odds are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an edge.