Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Compass.
- Accumulator
- Single bet linking multiple selections together; all must win for payout, offering larger returns from smaller stakes.
- Bankroll
- Total amount of money you have set aside specifically for betting; managing it responsibly prevents overspending.
- Cash Out
- Feature allowing you to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or minimizing loss based on current score.
- Decimal Odds
- Odds format showing total return per unit staked; multiply your stake by decimal to calculate potential total payout.
- Deposit Bonus
- Matched bonus credit based on your deposit amount, subject to wagering requirements before withdrawal.
- Edge
- Statistical or informational advantage over the bookmaker that skilled bettors exploit for long-term profitability.
- Favorite
- Team or player expected to win; lower odds reflect higher probability but offer smaller returns per unit staked.
- Free Bet
- Promotional credit allowing you to place a bet without using your own money; winnings usually exclude the free bet stake.
- Handicap
- Betting line giving one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage to level the playing field; adjusts odds to create balanced action.
- Hedge
- Betting opposite your original wager to guarantee profit or reduce potential loss regardless of final outcome.
- In-Play Betting
- Wagers placed after a match has started, with odds updating live based on game events and current score.
- Juice
- Commission built into odds that bookmakers charge; also called vig, it ensures the house makes a profit on every outcome.
- Moneyline
- Straight bet on which team will win a match outright, with odds reflecting each team's perceived chance of victory.
- Odds Boost
- Enhanced odds offered on specific outcomes, providing greater potential payout than standard lines for limited time.
- Over/Under
- Bet predicting whether a specific statistic will be over or under a set number, such as total goals in a match.
- Parlay
- Single bet combining two or more selections; all must win for payout, multiplying risk and reward together.
- Push
- Tie result where no winner is determined; stake is refunded for point spread bets rather than being lost or won.
- RTP
- Return to Player percentage shows how much of total wagers a game pays back to players over time; higher RTP means better long-term odds.
- Stake
- Amount of money placed on a single bet; winning returns include profit plus your original stake depending on bet type.
- Stake Not Returned
- Condition where profit only is paid out, excluding original stake; common with free bets and certain promo wagers.
- Underdog
- Team or player given lower implied chance of winning; higher odds mean larger potential payout if they succeed.
- Unit
- Standard measurement representing a percentage of your bankroll, used to maintain consistent bet sizing and manage risk.
- Void Bet
- Bet declared invalid and refunded in full, occurring when match is abandoned or specific conditions aren't met.
- Wagering Requirement
- Number of times you must bet a bonus amount before withdrawing it as real cash; lower requirements are easier to fulfill.