Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Fan Strategy.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections, and all must be correct for the bet to win.
- Asian Handicap
- A type of bet that gives one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage to equalize the match.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you create a custom bet by combining different markets from one event.
- Cash Out
- A feature that allows you to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes of a match, increasing your chances of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet on a team to win, where your stake is refunded if the match ends in a draw.
- Each-Way
- A bet that consists of two parts: a win bet and a place bet, often used in soccer and other sports.
- Evens
- Odds of 2.0, meaning you win the same amount as your stake if the bet wins.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Handicap Betting
- A bet where one team is given a virtual advantage or disadvantage to balance the odds.
- In-Play Betting
- Betting on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update during the game.
- Joint Favorite
- A selection that is tied for the lowest odds to win, often indicated by multiple teams or players.
- Match Bet
- A bet on the outcome of a match, such as a win for one team or a draw.
- Odds
- The probability of an event happening, expressed as a number that determines how much you can win.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals or points in a match will be over or under a specified number.
- Price Boost
- A special offer that increases the odds for a particular selection, giving you a higher potential payout.
- Qualifier
- A bet on a team or player to qualify for the next round of a competition.
- Rollover
- A requirement to bet a certain amount before you can withdraw bonus funds from your account.
- Stake
- The amount of money you place on a bet.
- Starting Price
- The odds that are available at the time the event starts.
- Treble
- A bet with three selections, where all three must win for the bet to pay out.
- Trixie
- A bet with three selections, consisting of four separate bets: three doubles and one treble.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the event, giving you an edge.
- Wagering Requirement
- The amount of money you must bet before any bonus funds can be withdrawn.