Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Berita Piala Dunia.
- Arbitrage
- the practice of placing bets on all possible outcomes of an event across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit.
- Asian Handicap
- a handicap that eliminates the draw option and splits the handicap into two separate bets, often with half or quarter goal lines.
- Back Bet
- a conventional bet that a specific outcome will occur, placed with a bookmaker.
- Bankroll
- the total amount of money set aside for betting, separate from everyday finances.
- Bet Builder
- an online tool that lets you combine multiple markets from the same match into a single custom bet.
- Bet Slip
- the digital record that lists your chosen selections, odds, stake, and potential payout before confirmation.
- Both Teams to Score
- a market where you wager on whether both sides will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- a feature allowing you to settle a bet before the event ends, either locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- a bet that requires predicting the exact final score of a match.
- Decimal Odds
- a way of expressing odds in decimal form (e.g., 2.50), where the payout equals stake multiplied by the decimal.
- Double Chance
- a bet that covers two of the three possible match outcomes (e.g., home win or draw) in one wager.
- Fractional Odds
- a traditional odds format shown as a fraction (e.g., 5/2) indicating profit relative to the stake.
- Handicap
- a betting line that gives one side an artificial advantage or disadvantage to level the playing field.
- Lay Bet
- a bet that a particular outcome will not happen, typically placed against the bookmaker or in a betting exchange.
- Moneyline
- a straight bet on which side will win a match, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- the numerical representation of the likelihood of an outcome, determining how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- a bet predicting whether the total number of goals, points, or other stats will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Parlay
- a bet that combines two or more individual selections; all must win for the parlay to pay out.
- Payout
- the total amount you receive when a bet wins, including the original stake plus profit.
- Player Prop
- a bet on an individual player’s performance, such as number of goals, assists, or cards.
- Stake
- the amount of money you wager on a bet.
- Stat Bet
- a wager on a specific statistical outcome, such as total shots on target or pass completion percentage.
- Team Prop
- a bet on a team’s performance metric, like total corners, offsides, or clean sheets.
- Value Bet
- a bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an expected positive return.
- Wagering Requirement
- a condition that requires you to bet a multiple of the bonus or deposit amount before you can withdraw any winnings derived from it.