Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for you to get a payout.
- Age Verification
- The check performed to confirm a player is legally old enough to gamble, typically 18 or 21 depending on jurisdiction.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting option that gives a virtual advantage or disadvantage to a team, eliminating the draw and leveling the odds.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting, used to manage how much you can afford to wager.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that lets you create a custom bet by combining different markets from the same match into one wager.
- Bet Slip
- The digital ticket where you add selections, enter your stake, and confirm a bet before it is placed.
- Cash Out
- A feature allowing you to settle your bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or cutting a loss.
- Cashback
- A promotion that returns a set percentage of your net losses over a specific period, credited as bonus funds or cash.
- Correct Score
- A bet that requires you to predict the exact final score of a match, offering higher odds due to its difficulty.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match, increasing your chance of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A market where your stake is returned if the match ends in a draw, and you win if your chosen team wins.
- Each-Way
- A two-part bet consisting of a win bet and a place bet; you receive a payout if the selection wins or places.
- First Goalscorer
- A wager on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a bet after the match has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- KYC (Know Your Customer)
- The process of verifying a player's identity and personal details to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Margin
- The built-in advantage a bookmaker includes in the odds, expressed as a percentage, which ensures a profit over time.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals (or another stat) will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Provably Fair
- A system that uses cryptographic algorithms so players can verify that each bet outcome was generated fairly and not manipulated.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools designed to help players stay in control of their betting activities and avoid harmful behavior.
- RTP (Return to Player)
- The theoretical percentage of total wagers a game returns to players over time, indicating the expected payout rate.
- Self-Exclusion
- A voluntary account restriction that prevents you from gambling for a set period, helping you control problematic behavior.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet, which determines your potential payout if the bet wins.
- Value Bet
- A selection where the odds appear higher than the true probability, offering an expected positive return over time.
- Volatility
- A measure of how much and how often a casino game pays out, ranging from low (frequent small wins) to high (large but rare wins).
- Wagering Requirement
- A condition attached to a bonus that requires you to bet a certain multiple of the bonus amount before withdrawing any winnings.