Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Coach's Corner.
- Accumulator
- An accumulator is a type of parlay where the winnings from each winning selection are placed on the next selection.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian Handicap splits the handicap into two halves, reducing the chance of a draw and offering more betting options.
- Back Bet
- A Back Bet is a wager that a specific outcome will happen, such as a team winning; you profit if that outcome occurs.
- Bankroll
- Your bankroll is the total amount of money you have set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- Bet Builder is a feature that lets you combine multiple markets from the same match into a single custom bet.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- BTTS is a bet on whether both sides will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cashout
- Cashout lets you settle a bet before the event ends, either locking in a profit or cutting a loss.
- Correct Score
- Correct Score is a bet on the exact final score of a match, such as 2‑1 or 3‑0.
- Decimal Odds
- Decimal Odds show the total payout per unit staked, including the original stake, and are commonly used to compare odds across bookmakers.
- Draw No Bet
- Draw No Bet removes the draw outcome, so you win if your chosen team wins, and get your stake back if it ends in a draw.
- First Goalscorer
- First Goalscorer is a wager on which player will score the first goal in the game.
- Free Bet
- A Free Bet is a promotional token you can use to place a bet without using your own money, with any winnings usually returned minus the stake.
- Handicap
- A handicap gives one team a fictional advantage or disadvantage to level the playing field for betting.
- KYC
- KYC stands for Know Your Customer, a process where the betting site verifies your identity to prevent fraud and ensure legal compliance.
- Lay Bet
- A Lay Bet is a wager that an outcome will NOT happen, essentially acting as the bookmaker; you profit if the opposite outcome occurs.
- Live Betting
- Live Betting allows you to place or change bets while a match is in progress, with odds that update in real time.
- Odds
- Odds represent the probability of an outcome and determine how much a winning bet will pay out.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under bets predict whether the total number of goals, points, or other stats will be above or below a set line.
- Parlay
- A parlay is a single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Price Boost
- Price Boost is a promotion that increases the odds on a selected outcome, giving you a higher potential payout for the same stake.
- Responsible Gambling
- Responsible Gambling refers to practices and tools, such as deposit limits and self‑exclusion, that help you stay in control of your betting activity.
- Self-Exclusion
- Self-Exclusion is a feature that lets you temporarily or permanently block your account from placing bets, helping you take a break when needed.
- Stake
- The stake is the amount of money you put on a bet, which will be multiplied by the odds if you win.
- Value Bet
- A Value Bet occurs when the odds offered by the bookmaker are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you an expected profit over time.
- Vig
- Vig is the commission a bookmaker charges on each bet, built into the odds so the payout is less than the true probability would suggest.