Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Match Daily.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections into one wager; winnings grow with each correct pick.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap betting system that eliminates the draw option and offers more balanced odds.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine multiple markets from a single event into one custom bet.
- Bet Slip
- The record of your selected bets and the amount you are wagering.
- Cashout
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or loss.
- Deposit Bonus
- Extra funds added to your account when you make a deposit, usually subject to conditions.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes of a match, increasing your chance of winning.
- Edge
- An advantage you have over the bookmaker due to information or calculation.
- Free Bet
- A promotional credit that allows you to place a bet without using your own money.
- Handicap Betting
- A bet that gives one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage to level the playing field.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is already in progress.
- Juice
- The commission a bookmaker takes on a bet, often built into the odds.
- KYC
- Short for "Know Your Customer"; the process of verifying your identity before you can withdraw funds.
- Line
- The set of odds or point spread offered for a particular bet.
- Live Betting
- Betting on a game as it happens, with odds that update during the match.
- Market
- A specific category of bet you can place on a match, such as the winner, total goals, or player props.
- Odds
- The chance of a particular outcome happening, shown as a number that determines how much you can win.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total score in a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and resources designed to help you bet safely and avoid addiction.
- Self-Exclusion
- A tool that lets you restrict your own account access for a set period.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Unit
- A standard measurement of the size of a bet, often a percentage of your bankroll.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an edge.