Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across កីឡដ្ឋាន.
- Accumulator
- A type of parlay where multiple bets are combined, and winnings roll over to the next selection.
- Arbitrage
- Exploiting differences in odds across bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting system that eliminates the draw option and reduces the number of possible outcomes.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine different markets from a single match into one custom bet.
- Bet Slip
- A record of the selections you have made and the amount you intend to wager.
- Betting Exchange
- A platform where bettors can back and lay against each other, often with lower vig.
- Bookmaker
- A company that sets odds and accepts bets.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or minimizing a loss.
- In-play Betting
- Placing bets on match events after the game has already started.
- KYC
- The process of verifying a bettor’s identity to prevent fraud and under‑age gambling.
- Lay Bet
- Betting that an outcome will NOT happen, typical on a betting exchange.
- Licensed Operator
- A betting site that has obtained official permission from a regulatory authority to operate legally.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match outright, without point spreads.
- Odds
- The number that shows how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to the favorite to level the betting field.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools (like deposit limits) that help players stay in control of their betting.
- ROI
- Return on investment, measuring how much profit you’ve made relative to the amount wagered.
- Self‑Exclusion
- A voluntary program that blocks a player from accessing betting services for a set period.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Unit
- A standardized portion of your bankroll used to measure the size of each bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an expected positive return.
- Vig/Juice
- The commission charged by a bookmaker, built into the odds, which reduces payouts.