Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Compass.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to teams to level the playing field, often eliminating the draw option.
- Back
- To bet on an outcome to happen.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting.
- Bonus Code
- A promotional code you enter to unlock a specific bonus offer.
- Bonus Rollover
- The number of times you must wager a bonus before you can withdraw it.
- Bookmaker Margin
- The built-in profit margin a bookmaker includes in the odds, expressed as a percentage.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet that chooses whether each team will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the match ends, locking in a profit or loss.
- Clean Sheet
- A bet on whether a team will finish a match without conceding any goals.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (win, draw, loss) in a match.
- Free Bet
- A bet credited by the bookmaker that you can use without risking your own money.
- Handicap Betting
- A market where one team is given a virtual advantage or disadvantage to balance the odds.
- Hedge
- Placing a second bet to reduce risk or guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- In-Play
- Betting on a match while it is currently happening.
- Juice
- The commission or fee a bookmaker charges for taking a bet, also called vigorish.
- KYC
- "Know Your Customer," the process of verifying a bettor's identity to comply with regulations.
- Lay
- To bet against an outcome happening; the opposite of backing.
- Odds
- The number that tells you how much you can win relative to your stake; higher odds mean bigger potential payout.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals/scores in a match will be above or below a set number.
- Self-Exclusion
- A tool that lets you temporarily or permanently block yourself from betting on the site.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an edge.
- Wagering Requirement
- The condition that you must bet a certain amount before bonus funds become cashable.