Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Padang Bola.
- 1x2 Bet
- A bet on one of three outcomes: home win (1), draw (x), or away win (2).
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to teams to level the match, eliminating the draw.
- Bankroll
- The total money set aside for betting activities.
- Bet Slip
- The ticket where you record your selected bets before confirming them.
- Bookmaker Margin
- The built-in profit margin that ensures the bookmaker makes money.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet on whether both teams will score at least one goal each.
- Cash Out
- Option to settle your bet before the match ends, taking a guaranteed amount.
- Correct Score
- A bet predicting the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet covering two of the three possible outcomes to increase winning chances.
- Expected Value
- The average amount you can expect to win or lose per bet over time.
- Favorite
- The team considered more likely to win, often with lower odds.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in the match.
- Free Bet
- A bonus bet given by the bookmaker, usually with wagering conditions.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet predicting both the half-time and final result of a match.
- Juice
- The commission or fee that the bookmaker takes on a betting line.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on events while the match is already in progress.
- Odds
- The number that tells you how much you can win for each unit you bet.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total goals scored will be more or less than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for a payout.
- Payout
- The total amount you receive when a bet wins, including your stake.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools to help you bet safely and avoid gambling problems.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Underdog
- The team expected to lose, usually with higher odds.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true chance of winning.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus before withdrawing any winnings.