Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ប្រកួតបាល់ទាត់.
- Age Verification
- The process of confirming a bettor is of legal age to gamble, usually by checking official ID documents.
- 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 the match, often with whole or half numbers, eliminating the draw option.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of setting a budget for betting and sticking to it to avoid overspending.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine multiple selections from the same match into a single custom bet.
- Bookmaker Margin
- The built‑in advantage a bookmaker includes in the odds, ensuring they make a profit regardless of the result.
- BTTS
- Short for “Both Teams to Score,” a bet that wins if each side scores 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.
- Chasing Losses
- The risky habit of increasing your stakes after a loss in an attempt to recover the money quickly.
- Correct Score
- A bet on the exact final score of a match, such as 2‑1 or 3‑0.
- Decimal Odds
- Odds expressed as a single number that includes the stake; the total payout equals the stake multiplied by the decimal.
- Double Chance
- A market that covers two of the three possible outcomes (win, draw, loss) in a single wager.
- Draw No Bet
- A market where you back either team to win, and your stake is refunded if the match ends in a draw.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds displayed as a fraction, showing the profit relative to the stake (e.g., 5/1 means 5 units profit per 1 unit wagered).
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A market where you predict both the result at half‑time and the final result of the match.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets on events while the match is already in progress, with odds that change as the game unfolds.
- Kelly Criterion
- A mathematical formula that calculates the optimal percentage of your bankroll to wager on a given bet.
- KYC
- “Know Your Customer,” a process where the betting site verifies your identity to prevent fraud and under‑age gambling.
- Moneyline Odds
- Odds expressed as a positive or negative number indicating how much you win on a 100‑unit stake.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals or points in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, increasing potential profit.
- Responsible Gambling
- Policies and resources designed to ensure betting stays safe, fun, and within personal limits.
- Self‑Exclusion
- A tool that allows you to block yourself from placing bets for a set period, helping you control gambling habits.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an expected profit over time.
- Vig
- Short for “vigorish,” the commission or cut a bookmaker takes on a bet, reflected in the odds.