Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Fan Strategy.
- Accumulator
- a single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- American Odds
- odds displayed as a positive or negative number, showing how much you win on a $100 bet or how much you must stake to win $100.
- Asian Handicap
- a betting line that gives one team a virtual head start or deficit to remove the draw option.
- Bankroll Management
- the practice of setting and sticking to limits on how much you wager to avoid overspending.
- Bet Builder
- a tool that lets you combine different markets from the same match into one custom bet.
- Bet Settlement
- the process of finalizing bets after a match, determining payouts based on the official result.
- Bet Slip
- the record of your selected bets, stake, and potential payout before you confirm the wager.
- Both Teams To Score
- a bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- the option to settle a bet before the match ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- a wager predicting the exact final score of a match.
- Decimal Odds
- a way to express odds as a single number (e.g., 2.50) that includes the stake in the payout.
- First Goal Scorer
- a bet on which player will score the opening goal of the match.
- Fractional Odds
- odds shown as a fraction (e.g., 3/1) indicating profit relative to the stake.
- Free Bet
- a promotional credit that lets you place a bet without using your own money, usually subject to conditions.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- a bet that combines the result at half‑time and the result at full‑time in one wager.
- Handicap
- a points adjustment applied to a team’s final score to create a more balanced betting line.
- In-Play Betting
- placing bets on events while the match is already in progress, with odds that update live.
- Moneyline
- a straight bet on which team will win the match, with odds reflecting each team’s chance.
- Odds
- the numerical representation of the likelihood of an outcome, determining potential payout.
- Over/Under
- a bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Responsible Gambling
- a set of practices and tools designed to help players stay in control and gamble safely.
- Stake
- the amount of money you risk on a bet.
- System Bet
- a bet that combines multiple selections into different combinations, allowing you to win even if some selections lose.
- Value Bet
- a bet 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 you can withdraw any winnings.
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