Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Match Daily.
- Anytime Goalscorer
- a bet that a selected player will score at any point during the match.
- Asian Handicap
- a spread bet that gives a team a half‑ or quarter‑goal advantage or disadvantage to remove the draw outcome.
- Bankroll
- the total amount of money you have set aside for betting, separate from your everyday finances.
- Bet Builder
- a tool that lets you combine several markets from the same match into one custom wager.
- Both Teams to Score
- a wager that each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- an option to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on current odds.
- Correct Score
- a bet that predicts the exact final score of the match.
- Double Chance
- a bet that covers two of the three possible results (home win/draw, away win/draw, or either team to win) to lower risk.
- Draw No Bet
- a bet where you pick a team to win; if the match ends in a draw, your stake is refunded.
- Edge
- the perceived statistical advantage a bettor believes they have over the odds set by the sportsbook.
- First Goalscorer
- a bet on which player will score the opening goal of the game.
- In-Play
- placing bets on match outcomes while the game is already in progress, with odds that update in real time.
- Juice
- the commission or fee built into the odds that the sportsbook charges for taking a bet.
- KYC
- the identity verification process required by law to confirm a bettor’s age and personal details before betting.
- Live Odds
- the constantly changing odds offered during an in‑play event, reflecting the current state of the match.
- Market
- a category of betting options (such as match result, total goals, or Asian handicap) offered for an event.
- Moneyline
- a straight bet on which team will win the match, with odds that reflect each team’s chances of winning.
- Odds Boost
- a promotional increase of odds on a specific selection, offered by the book to attract more bets.
- Over/Under
- a wager on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be higher or lower than a line set by the book.
- Parlay
- a single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, multiplying the odds.
- Responsible Gambling
- practices and tools (like deposit limits, time‑outs, and self‑exclusion) designed to keep betting safe and prevent addiction.
- Self‑Exclusion
- a voluntary program that lets you block yourself from placing bets for a set period to help control gambling.
- Unit
- a standard bet size, usually a small percentage of your bankroll, used to manage risk and track performance.
- Value Bet
- a wager where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you an edge over the book.