Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Coach's Corner.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections into one wager; all must win for a payout, and winnings roll over.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread bet that eliminates the draw outcome by giving a half‑goal or quarter‑goal handicap to each team.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for gambling.
- Bet Builder
- A feature allowing you to combine multiple markets from a single match into one personalized bet.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- A bet on whether each team will score at least one goal in the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet predicting the exact final score of a match.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that eliminates the draw option; you win if your team wins, and get your stake back if it’s a draw.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Free Bet
- A promotional token you can use to place a bet without risking your own money; any winnings are usually yours, minus the free bet stake.
- Goal Line
- The total number of goals set for a match; you bet on over, under, or exact line.
- Half‑Time/Full‑Time
- A bet combining the result at half‑time and the result at full‑time.
- House Edge
- Built‑in advantage that ensures the casino makes a profit over the long term.
- Juice (Vig)
- The commission a sportsbook charges on a bet, typically built into the odds.
- KYC (Know Your Customer)
- The process of verifying a player's identity to prevent fraud and comply with regulations.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win a match outright, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Odds Formats
- Different ways to express betting odds, such as decimal (1.50), fractional (1/2), or American (+150).
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals/scores in a match will be over or under a set line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools that help players stay in control of their gambling, such as deposit limits and self‑exclusion.
- RTP (Return to Player)
- Percentage of total wagered money a game returns to players over time.
- Spread (Point Spread)
- A handicap given to the underdog to level the playing field; you bet on whether a team beats the spread.
- Stake
- The amount of money you wager on a single bet.
- Volatility
- Measure of how often and how much a game pays out; high volatility means bigger but rarer wins.
- Wagering Requirement
- Number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw winnings.