Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ပန်းသွင်းမှု.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that combines two or more selections, all of which must win for the bet to pay out, with odds multiplied together.
- Asian Handicap
- A betting line that eliminates the draw outcome by giving a goal advantage or disadvantage to each team, creating a handicap spread.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of setting and sticking to a budget for betting, deciding how much money to wager on each bet.
- Bet Builder
- A feature allowing you to combine multiple markets from a single match into one custom bet with adjusted odds.
- Cash Out
- A function that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, either locking in a profit or cutting a loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible match outcomes (win, draw, or loss) in one wager.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that refunds your stake if the match ends in a draw, otherwise pays out on the winning team.
- Edge
- The perceived advantage a bettor believes they have over the bookmaker’s odds for a particular outcome.
- European Handicap
- A handicap that includes the draw as a betting option, usually expressed as whole numbers, unlike Asian Handicap.
- Expected Value
- The average amount you can expect to win or lose per bet if the same odds were offered many times.
- Fixed Odds
- The odds set by the bookmaker at the time of placement, remaining unchanged regardless of later market moves.
- Full-Time Result
- A simple bet on which team will win or if the match will end in a draw when the 90‑minute whistle blows.
- Goal Line
- A line set by the bookmaker for total goals in a match, where you bet on whether the actual total will be over or under that number.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that requires you to predict both the result at half‑time and the final result of the match.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets on events while the match is still in progress, with odds that update in real time.
- Lay Betting
- Betting against an outcome to happen, essentially acting as the bookmaker by offering odds to other bettors.
- Margin
- The bookmaker’s built‑in profit margin, expressed as a percentage, which ensures they make money regardless of the result.
- Odds Comparison
- The process of checking the odds offered by different bookmakers to find the best possible price for a bet.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals (or points) in a match will be higher or lower than a set figure.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for a payout, similar to an accumulator.
- Punter
- A person who places bets on sports events, typically used in the UK and other regions.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A promotion that refunds your stake as a free bet or cash if your first bet loses, up to a set amount.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a particular bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, suggesting a positive expected value.