Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Coach's Corner.
- 3-Way Bet
- A bet on one of three possible outcomes: home win, draw, or away win.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for a payout, multiplying the odds.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting system that gives a disadvantage to the stronger team and an advantage to the weaker team to level the odds.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of setting and sticking to a budget for betting to avoid chasing losses.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine multiple selections from the same match into a single wager.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record of your chosen bets, showing the selections, odds, and potential payout.
- Both Teams to Score
- A bet that both sides will score at least one goal during the match.
- Correct Score
- A bet predicting the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet covering two of the three possible outcomes in a match to increase your chance of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that returns your stake if the match ends in a draw, otherwise you win on the selected team.
- Each-Way
- A two-part bet where half the stake goes on the win and the other half on the selection finishing in a placed position.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal of the match.
- Handicap Betting
- A bet where one team is given a virtual deficit or surplus to overcome, altering the odds.
- In-Play Betting
- The ability to place or change bets after the match has started, with odds updating in real time.
- Live Odds
- The constantly changing odds offered during an in-play event, reflecting the current state of the match.
- Match Result
- A simple bet on which team will win the match or if it will end in a draw.
- Outright Bet
- A bet on the overall winner of a tournament, league, or group stage rather than a single match.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be above or below a set figure.
- Parlay
- A multi-selection bet where all selections must win for the bet to pay out, increasing potential returns.
- Point Spread
- A margin of victory set by the bookmaker that the favored team must exceed for a bet to win.
- Price Boost
- A promotion that increases the odds on a specific selection, offering higher potential payouts.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A bet that refunds your stake if it loses, usually as a free bet or bonus credit.
- Stake
- The amount of money you wager on a bet.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is canceled and the stake is returned, usually due to a match being postponed or a rule error.