Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Berita Piala Dunia.
- Accumulator
- a single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, and the odds multiply together.
- Arbitrage Betting
- placing bets on all possible outcomes of an event across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Asian Handicap
- a handicap given to a team to level out the match, expressed in fractions or whole numbers, eliminating the draw outcome.
- Bankroll Management
- the practice of setting a budget for betting and deciding how much to stake on each wager to avoid big losses.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- a wager on whether both sides will find the net at least once during the match.
- Cash Out
- a feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on current odds.
- Correct Score
- a bet that requires you to predict the exact final score of the match.
- Deposit Limit
- a tool that caps the amount of money you can deposit into your account within a chosen time frame to help control spending.
- Double Chance
- a bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (e.g., home win or draw) in a single wager.
- Draw No Bet
- a bet that removes the draw option; you win if your chosen team wins, and get your stake back if the match ends in a draw.
- First Goalscorer
- a wager on which player will score the opening goal of the match.
- Free Bet
- a promotional credit that allows you to place a bet without using your own money; any winnings are usually paid without the stake.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- a bet that asks you to predict both the result at half‑time and the final result of the match.
- Kelly Criterion
- a mathematical formula that calculates the optimal fraction of your bankroll to bet based on the perceived edge.
- Know Your Customer (KYC)
- the process of verifying a player’s identity and age to comply with regulations and prevent fraud.
- Live Betting
- placing bets on events while the match is in progress, with odds that update in real time.
- Mix Parlay
- a type of accumulator that combines different markets (e.g., handicap, over/under, BTTS) into one bet.
- Over/Under
- a bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be more (over) or less (under) than a set line.
- Partial Cash Out
- a cash‑out option that lets you withdraw only part of your stake while leaving the rest active.
- Pre-Match Betting
- placing bets on a match before it starts, when odds are fixed for the selected market.
- Self-Exclusion
- a voluntary option that lets you block your own account for a set period, preventing you from placing bets or logging in.
- Stake Not Returned (SNR)
- a term indicating that the original bet amount is not included in the payout when you win a free bet or bonus.
- Unit Size
- a standard amount of money (often a percentage of the bankroll) used as a single stake to keep betting consistent.
- Value Bet
- a bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability suggests, giving an expected long‑term advantage.
- Wagering Requirement
- the number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings derived from it.