Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ប្រកួតបាល់ទាត់.
- Accumulator
- a single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Arbitrage
- exploiting differing odds across bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Asian Handicap
- a type of bet that eliminates the draw by giving a half‑goal advantage or disadvantage to each team.
- Bankroll
- the total amount of money set aside for betting.
- Cash Out
- a feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Closing Line
- the final odds offered just before a match starts; comparing it to your opening line shows if you captured value.
- Handicap
- a numeric advantage given to one team to level the playing field, used to adjust the betting line.
- Juice
- the commission a sportsbook includes in the odds, guaranteeing a profit on each bet.
- KYC
- the identity verification process required by betting sites to prevent fraud and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Lay Bet
- betting that an outcome will not happen, usually done on a betting exchange.
- Live Betting
- placing bets after the match has started, with odds that change as the game unfolds in real time.
- Moneyline
- a straight win bet where you pick the team that will win the match outright, with odds reflecting the favorite and underdog.
- Over/Under
- a wager on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be above or below a set line.
- Overround
- the total implied probabilities of all possible outcomes exceed 100%, representing the bookmaker’s built‑in margin.
- Prop Bet
- a wager on a specific event within a match, such as which player scores first or how many yellow cards are issued.
- Public Money
- the bulk of bets placed by recreational bettors, often influencing odds toward the favorite.
- Responsible Gambling Tools
- features such as deposit limits, self‑exclusion, and reality checks that help players stay in control of their betting.
- Reverse Line Movement
- when the betting line moves opposite to where most public bets are placed, signaling smart money.
- ROI
- the net profit or loss from betting expressed as a percentage of the total amount wagered.
- Stake
- the amount of money you wager on a single bet.
- Steam
- a rapid shift in odds caused by heavy betting action from sharp bettors.
- Unit
- a standard bet size, usually 1% of your bankroll, used to manage risk across multiple wagers.
- Value Bet
- a bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you an edge.