Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Fan Zone Sepak Bola.
- 1X2
- A three‑way betting market where you pick either a home win (1), draw (X), or away win (2).
- Accumulator
- A bet linking several selections; winnings from each are staked on the next.
- Arbitrage
- Betting on all possible outcomes with different bookmakers to guarantee a profit.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to the underdog to level the playing field, eliminating the draw option.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Settlement
- The process of determining winning bets and crediting payouts after a match ends.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- Wager on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- Option to settle a bet early for a reduced payout, based on current odds.
- Correct Score
- Bet on the exact final score of a match, like 2‑1 or 3‑0.
- Double Chance
- Bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (e.g., home win or draw) in one slip.
- Half‑Time/Full‑Time
- Predict the result at both half‑time and full‑time, such as Home/Draw.
- Hedging
- Placing an opposite bet to reduce risk or lock in a profit on an existing wager.
- In‑Play Betting
- Placing or adjusting bets while a match is already in progress.
- KYC (Know Your Customer)
- Identity verification process required by law to prevent fraud and underage gambling.
- Margin
- The bookmaker’s built‑in advantage, expressed as a percentage of the true probability.
- Mix Parlay
- A single bet that combines multiple selections; all must win for the payout.
- Odds (Decimal)
- The decimal figure that shows how much you receive per unit staked, including the stake.
- Odds (Fractional)
- Fractional odds express profit relative to the stake, e.g., 5/1 means 5 units profit for each 1 unit wagered.
- Over/Under
- Bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be more or less than a set figure.
- Push
- A tie result where the bet is refunded because the line exactly hit the set number.
- Single Bet
- A straightforward bet on one event or outcome, with one stake.
- Spread
- The points handicap set by the bookmaker to balance the two teams’ chances.
- Stake
- The amount of money you wager on a particular bet.
- Vig (Juice)
- The commission taken by the bookmaker, built into the odds to ensure a profit.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is cancelled and the stake returned, usually due to match postponement.