Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Match Daily.
- Accumulator
- Accumulator is a type of bet that links multiple selections, and the winnings from each roll onto the next.
- Arbitrage
- Arbitrage is placing bets on all possible results of an event at different betting sites to secure a guaranteed profit.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian Handicap is a spread betting system that removes the draw option and gives a handicap to each team.
- Bankroll Management
- Bankroll Management is the strategy of setting a budget for betting and deciding how much to stake on each wager.
- Bet Builder
- Bet Builder is an online tool that lets you combine different markets from the same match into one custom bet.
- Cash Out
- Cash Out allows you to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or cutting a loss.
- Deposit Bonus
- Deposit Bonus is extra funds added to your account when you deposit, often subject to wagering conditions.
- Free Bet
- Free Bet is a bonus that lets you place a bet without using your own money; any winnings are usually yours to keep.
- Juice
- Juice, also called vig, is the extra percentage built into odds that a betting site keeps as its fee.
- KYC
- KYC is the verification process a betting site uses to confirm your identity and prevent fraud.
- Live Betting
- Live Betting lets you place bets on a match while it is being played, with odds that update in real time.
- Moneyline
- Moneyline is a bet on which team will win a match, with odds that reflect each team’s chance.
- Odds
- Odds represent the likelihood of an outcome and indicate how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under is a bet on whether the total number of goals or points in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Parlay
- Parlay is a single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for you to get a payout.
- Payout
- Payout is the total amount you receive when a bet wins, including your original stake plus any profit.
- Price Boost
- Price Boost is a promotional offer that increases the odds on a specific selection for a limited time.
- Responsible Gambling
- Responsible Gambling refers to practices and tools that help you stay in control of your betting activity.
- Rollover
- Rollover is the total amount you must wager to meet the terms of a bonus or promotion.
- Same-Game Parlay
- Same-Game Parlay is a parlay that uses only markets from a single match.
- Self-Exclusion
- Self‑Exclusion is a tool that lets you temporarily or permanently block your own account from betting.
- Spread
- Spread, or point spread, is a handicap given to the favorite to make both teams equally attractive to bettors.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Unit
- Unit is a standard size for a bet, usually expressed as a percentage of your total bankroll.
- Wagering Requirement
- Wagering Requirement is the number of times you must bet a bonus before you can withdraw any winnings.