Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Compass.
- Accumulator
- A bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap that splits the bet across two lines, reducing the chance of a draw.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of deciding how much money to risk on each bet to protect your funds.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that lets you combine multiple markets from a single match into one wager.
- BTTS
- Both Teams To Score; a market where you bet on whether each side will score at least one goal.
- Cash Out
- A feature allowing you to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (home win/draw, away win/draw, or win for either side).
- Draw No Bet
- A wager where you get your stake back if the match ends in a draw.
- Each Way
- A two‑part bet where half your stake goes on the selection to win, and half on it to place.
- Handicap Betting
- A market that gives one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage to level the odds.
- In‑Play Betting
- Placing bets after the match has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Juice
- The commission the sportsbook charges for taking a bet, built into the odds.
- KYC
- Know Your Customer; the verification process used to confirm a bettor's identity and prevent fraud.
- Lay Bet
- A bet that a particular outcome will not happen, usually placed on a betting exchange.
- Live Betting
- The same as In‑Play Betting; betting while the event is ongoing.
- Odds Comparison
- Checking odds from different sportsbooks to find the best value for a wager.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a specific statistic (such as total goals) will be above or below a set number.
- Parlay
- Another name for an Accumulator; a single wager that links multiple selections for a higher payout.
- Price Boost
- A promotion that increases the odds on a selected market for a limited time.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools aimed at preventing gambling from becoming harmful.
- Rollover Requirement
- The number of times you must wager a bonus amount before you can withdraw it.
- Self‑Exclusion
- A tool that lets you temporarily block your own account to limit gambling activity.
- Stake
- The amount of money you place on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability suggests, giving you an edge.
- Wagering Requirement
- A condition that you must bet a certain amount before bonus funds become withdrawable.