Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ប្រកួតបាល់ទាត់.
- Age Verification
- A check to confirm that a bettor is legally allowed to gamble, usually by requesting proof of date of birth.
- Asian Handicap
- A point spread that gives one team a fractional advantage to level the playing field, used to create equal odds for either side.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting, separate from everyday finances.
- Bonus Rollover
- The number of times you must turnover a bonus amount in bets before it becomes withdrawable.
- Bookmaker Margin
- The built-in advantage a bookmaker has in odds, ensuring they make a profit over the long term.
- Both Teams To Score
- A wager on whether each of the two teams will score at least one goal 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.
- Decimal Odds
- Odds expressed as a single number that includes the original stake; the total payout equals the stake multiplied by this number.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds shown as a fraction, indicating how much profit you make relative to your stake; for example, 5/1 means $5 profit for every $1 wagered.
- Free Bet
- A promotional credit that allows you to place a bet without using your own money; any winnings are usually paid out, but the free bet stake is not returned.
- Implied Probability
- The chance of an outcome that the odds suggest, expressed as a percentage.
- In-Play
- Bets placed after the match has started, with odds that update in real time as the game progresses.
- Juice
- The commission or fee that a bookmaker adds to the odds, often seen as the price for placing a bet.
- KYC
- Know Your Customer – a process where the bookmaker verifies a bettor’s identity and age to prevent fraud and underage betting.
- Line Movement
- Changes in the odds or point spread as more bets are placed or new information becomes available.
- Moneyline
- A simple bet on which team will win the match, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of something (like goals, corners, cards) in a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, offering higher odds but greater risk.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools that help bettors stay in control of their betting, such as setting limits or taking breaks.
- Settlement
- The process of finalizing a bet after the event concludes, determining whether the bettor wins and calculating the payout.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a single bet.
- Unit
- A standard-sized bet used to manage risk; often a small percentage of the total bankroll.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true chance of the outcome, giving the bettor a potential edge.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is cancelled and the stake is refunded, usually because the event was postponed, abandoned, or the market was not offered.
- Wagering Requirement
- A condition that requires you to bet a certain amount before you can withdraw bonus winnings.