Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Padang Bola.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for you to get a return, and winnings roll over each selection.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap that eliminates the draw option and gives a head start or deficit to each team, making odds closer to even.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting.
- Bet Slip
- The online form where you add your selected odds, set your stake, and confirm your bet.
- Bookmaker Margin (Vig/Juice)
- The built‑in profit margin in the odds offered by a bookmaker, meaning the total probability of all outcomes exceeds 100%.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- A market where you bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, either locking in a profit or reducing a loss.
- Decimal Odds
- Odds shown as a single number (e.g., 2.50) that includes your stake; multiply your bet by this number to calculate total return.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet where you win if your chosen team wins, and you get your stake back if the match ends in a draw.
- Dutching
- Spreading your stake across several outcomes so that no matter which one wins, you earn the same profit.
- European Handicap
- A handicap that applies a whole number advantage to one team while still allowing a draw result.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds displayed as a fraction (e.g., 3/2) that shows profit relative to your stake; profit = stake × fraction.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that combines the result at half‑time and the result at full‑time, such as 'Home/Home' or 'Draw/Away'.
- In-Play
- Betting on a match while it is already in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Kelly Criterion
- A mathematical formula that calculates the optimal size of a bet based on your edge and the odds.
- Lay Bet
- A bet that a particular outcome will NOT happen, typically used on betting exchanges.
- Live Betting
- Same as in‑play betting; placing bets on events that are happening right now.
- Odds
- The probability of an outcome expressed as a number that determines how much you can win if your bet is correct.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals (or points) in a match will be more or less than a set number.
- Parlay
- Another name for an accumulator; a bet that combines multiple selections into one stake with higher odds.
- Pre-Match
- Bets placed before a match starts, based on the odds offered at the time of booking.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Surebet (Arbitrage)
- A situation where you bet on all possible outcomes with different bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Value Bet
- A bet where you believe the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an edge.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings derived from it.