Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Match Daily.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for a payout.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap that removes the draw option, giving teams a +/- goal margin to bet on.
- Bankroll
- The total money you set aside exclusively for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- A feature allowing you to combine different markets from one match into a single wager.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle your bet early, locking in a profit or limiting losses before the match ends.
- Double Chance
- A bet covering two of three possible match outcomes, increasing your chance of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet where you win if your team wins, and get your stake back if the match ends in a draw.
- Each-Way
- A bet split between a win and a place portion; pays out if your selection wins or places.
- Evens
- Odds of 2.0, meaning you double your stake if your bet wins.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Fold
- The number of selections in an accumulator bet (e.g., a 4-fold has four selections).
- Handicap Betting
- Betting where a virtual deficit or surplus is applied to a team before kickoff.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets after a match has started, with odds updating in real time.
- Jackpot
- A large, often progressive prize pool that can be won with a specific set of outcomes.
- Kel
- Short for Kevin; slang for a losing bet or a foolish wager.
- Lay Bet
- Betting against an outcome to happen, acting as the bookmaker would.
- Live Streaming
- Watching match footage directly through the betting platform while placing bets.
- Margin
- The bookmaker's built-in advantage, usually expressed as a percentage.
- Matched Bet
- A bet where the back and lay stakes offset each other to guarantee a profit.
- Odds Boost
- Enhanced odds offered by a bookmaker to increase potential winnings on a specific bet.
- Over/Under
- Betting on whether a stat (like total goals) will be above or below a set number.
- Price Increase
- When a bookmaker raises odds on a selection after initial release.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools to help bettors stay in control and avoid harmful behavior.
- Rollover
- A requirement to bet your deposit and bonus amount a set number of times before withdrawing.
- Stake
- The amount of money you place on a bet.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is cancelled and your stake is refunded, often due to a match being postponed.