Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Pitch Notes.
- Asian Handicap
- A point spread that gives one team a half‑ or whole‑goal advantage or disadvantage to level the matchup.
- Bankroll Management
- The strategy of setting aside a specific amount of money for betting and deciding how much to stake on each bet.
- Bet Slip
- The digital or paper record where you list the selections, stake, and odds before confirming a wager.
- Both Teams to Score
- A wager on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet early for a reduced payout, locking in profit or limiting loss before the event ends.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match (e.g., home win or draw).
- Enhanced Odds
- Special odds that are higher than the normal market, usually offered for a limited time or specific match.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will net the opening goal of the game.
- Futures
- A long‑term bet placed on an outcome such as the winner of a tournament before it starts.
- Handicap
- An artificial advantage given to one team to create balanced odds, often expressed as a goal spread.
- Juice
- The commission a bookmaker adds to the odds, usually reflected as a small percentage built into the lines.
- KYC
- The verification process where you prove your identity and age to comply with legal and regulatory standards.
- Live Betting
- Placing a wager on a match while it is already in progress, with odds that change as the game unfolds.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win a match outright, with odds adjusted to reflect each team's chances.
- Odds Format
- The way odds are displayed, such as decimal, fractional, or American, affecting how you calculate potential payouts.
- Outright
- A bet on the overall winner of a competition, like the World Cup champion.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links together two or more individual wagers and wins only if all the separate parts win.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and policies designed to help you stay in control of your betting habits and avoid harm.
- Risk‑Free Bet
- A promotion that refunds your stake if the bet loses, often as a free bet credit.
- Self‑Exclusion
- A tool that lets you temporarily or permanently block your own account from betting activities.
- Spread
- The margin of points a team must win by or stay within for a wager to pay out.
- Unit
- A standard measurement of stake size, often equal to a small percentage of your total bankroll.
- Value Bet
- A wager where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an expected edge.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.