Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Berita Sepak Bola.
- 1X2
- A three-way market where you predict either the home win (1), draw (X), or away win (2).
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to a team to level the playing field, eliminating the draw option and offering two possible outcomes.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting, separate from everyday finances.
- Betting Exchange
- A platform where bettors wager against each other, with the exchange taking a small commission on winnings.
- Bonus Abuse
- Exploiting promotional offers in ways not intended, such as creating multiple accounts to claim bonuses repeatedly.
- BTTS
- A wager on whether both sides will find the net at least once during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature allowing you to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet that requires you to predict the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match, increasing your chance of winning.
- Hedging
- Placing opposite bets on the same event to guarantee a profit or reduce risk, usually after an original wager.
- In-Play Odds
- The dynamic odds offered during a live event, changing based on the current state of the game.
- Juice
- The commission taken by the bookmaker, built into the odds, ensuring a profit regardless of result.
- KYC
- The process of verifying a bettor’s identity to prevent fraud, money laundering, and under‑age gambling.
- Lay Bet
- To bet against an outcome occurring, essentially acting as the bookmaker on a betting exchange.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Margin
- The bookmaker’s built-in advantage expressed as a percentage, representing the share of total bets retained.
- Odds
- The number that tells you how much you can win relative to your stake, reflecting the likelihood of an outcome.
- Odds Boost
- A special promotion that increases the odds on a specific selection, offering higher potential payouts.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be more or less than a set figure.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools that help players stay in control of their betting activities and avoid harmful behavior.
- Self-Exclusion
- A voluntary ban that a player can place on themselves, blocking access to betting services for a set period.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Value Bet
- A selection where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an edge.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before any related winnings can be withdrawn.