Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Berita Piala Dunia.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that combines multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to a team to eliminate the draw outcome, making both sides have an equal chance of winning.
- Back Bet
- The traditional bet that an outcome will happen, placed against the sportsbook.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting, used to manage how much you can safely wager.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine several markets from the same match into a single custom bet.
- Bonus
- Extra funds added to your account by a sportsbook, often subject to wagering rules.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet before the match ends, either locking in a profit or cutting a loss.
- Closing Line
- The final odds offered just before a match starts; getting better than the closing line is a sign of a good bet.
- Dutching
- Spreading your stake across multiple outcomes to guarantee a profit regardless of which one wins.
- Free Bet
- A no-cost bet credit given by a sportsbook, usually with specific conditions attached.
- Hedge
- Placing a second bet to reduce risk or lock in a profit after an original bet is looking likely to win.
- Lay Bet
- Betting that a particular outcome will not happen, such as a team losing, typically used on betting exchanges.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Odds Boost
- A promotion that increases the payout odds on a specific selection, giving you a higher potential return.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals, points, or other stats in a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Public Money
- The amount of bets placed by casual bettors, often causing line movement.
- Reverse Line Movement
- When the odds move opposite to where most bets are placed, often indicating sharp action.
- RTP
- Return to Player; the percentage of total wagered money a game pays back to players over time.
- Stake
- The amount of money you place on a bet.
- Steam
- Rapid, widespread movement of odds on a market, usually because many bettors are backing one side.
- Unit
- A standard measurement of bet size, often a fixed percentage of your bankroll, to keep wagers consistent.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you an edge.
- Vig
- The commission a sportsbook includes in the odds, ensuring it makes a profit regardless of the result.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it.