Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across កីឡដ្ឋាន.
- Arbitrage
- 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 the underdog to level the playing field, often resulting in half‑goal or quarter‑goal lines.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of setting a budget for betting and allocating a small percentage of that budget to each wager.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that lets you create custom bets by combining different markets within a single match.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record that lists your selected bets, odds, and the potential payout before confirmation.
- Cash Out
- A feature allowing the bettor to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or loss.
- Free Bet
- A promotional credit that can be used to place a bet, with any winnings returned but the stake not refunded.
- In-Play
- Bets placed after the match has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Juice
- The commission taken by the bookmaker, reflected in the odds, usually around 5‑10% of the bet.
- Kelly Criterion
- A formula used to determine the optimal size of a bet based on the perceived edge and odds.
- KYC
- The process of verifying a customer's identity and age to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- No Deposit Bonus
- A reward credited to an account simply for signing up, allowing you to bet without using your own money.
- Odds
- The likelihood of an outcome expressed as a number, indicating the potential payout relative to the stake.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections, paying out only if all selections win.
- Responsible Gambling
- A set of policies and tools designed to help players gamble safely and avoid harmful behavior.
- ROI
- The net profit or loss from betting expressed as a percentage of the total amount wagered.
- Self-Exclusion
- A voluntary option that allows a player to block themselves from accessing betting services for a set period.
- Spread
- A point spread that a team must cover for the bet to win, indicated by a handicap.
- Stake
- The amount of money wagered on a bet.
- Unit
- A standardized measurement of the size of a bet, often equal to 1% of the bankroll.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the implied probability of the outcome is lower than the bettor's estimated probability, offering a positive expected return.
- Yield
- The net return on a betting investment, calculated as total profits divided by total stakes.