Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Match Daily.
- Accumulator
- An accumulator is a bet that links multiple outcomes into one, increasing the odds, and pays only if every selection wins.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian handicap is a handicap style that eliminates the draw by using quarter‑goal lines, offering two possible outcomes.
- Bankroll
- Your bankroll is the total money you set aside for betting, separate from everyday finances.
- Bet Slip
- A bet slip is the digital record where you list your chosen bets and confirm the amount you wish to wager.
- Both Teams to Score
- Both Teams to Score is a bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- Cash Out allows you to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Double Chance
- Double Chance lets you cover two of the three possible match results in one wager, lowering the risk.
- Free Bet
- A free bet is a promotional token you can use to place a wager without risking your own money.
- Handicap
- A handicap gives one team a point advantage or disadvantage to make the betting line more balanced.
- In-Play
- In‑Play means placing a bet on a match while it is happening, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- KYC
- KYC stands for Know Your Customer, a verification process required to confirm your identity before betting.
- Line Movement
- Line movement is the change in odds or spreads over time due to betting activity.
- Odds
- Odds indicate how much you can win relative to your stake; they reflect the implied probability of an outcome.
- Odds Boost
- An odds boost is a promotion that increases the odds on a specific selection, offering a larger potential payout.
- Odds Format
- Odds format is the way odds are displayed, such as decimal, fractional, or moneyline, affecting how you calculate payouts.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under is a bet on whether a specific stat, like total goals, will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A parlay is a single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for you to get a payout.
- Payout
- A payout is the total amount you receive if your bet wins, including your original stake.
- Public Money
- Public money refers to the volume of bets placed by recreational bettors, often influencing line shifts.
- Spread
- The spread is the bookmaker’s predicted margin of victory, used to create balanced betting action on both sides.
- Stake
- The stake is the amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Unit
- A unit is a standard bet size, usually a small percentage of your bankroll, used to manage risk.
- Value Bet
- A value bet occurs when the odds offered are higher than the true probability suggests, giving you an edge.
- Vig
- Vig is the commission built into the odds that guarantees the bookmaker a profit, also called juice.