Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Compass.
- Accumulator
- An accumulator is a single bet that links multiple selections, and all must win for you to get a payout.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian Handicap gives a disadvantage to the stronger team and eliminates the draw, offering two possible winning outcomes.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total amount of money set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- Bet Builder lets you combine different markets from the same match into one custom wager.
- Bet Slip
- Bet Slip is the digital record that lists your selected markets, odds, stake, and potential payout before you confirm a bet.
- Bonus
- Bonus is extra funds or free bets added to your account, often tied to deposit matches or promotions.
- Bookmaker Margin
- Bookmaker Margin is the built-in advantage a bookmaker includes in the odds, ensuring they profit over the long term.
- Both Teams To Score
- Both Teams To Score is a market where you bet on whether each side will score at least one goal.
- Cash Out
- Cash Out allows you to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or cutting a loss.
- Correct Score
- Correct Score is a bet where you predict the exact final score of a match, such as 2‑1 or 3‑0.
- Double Chance
- Double Chance lets you cover two of the three possible outcomes in a single wager.
- Draw No Bet
- Draw No Bet removes the draw option, so you win if your chosen team wins and get your stake back if it ends in a draw.
- First Goalscorer
- First Goalscorer is a bet on which player will score the opening goal of a match.
- Free Bet
- Free Bet is a promotional credit that lets you place a wager without using your own money, though any winnings usually exclude the free bet stake.
- Handicapped Line
- Handicapped Line assigns a positive or negative goal margin to a team to level the playing field for betting.
- KYC
- KYC is the process of verifying your identity and age to comply with legal regulations and prevent fraud.
- Live Betting
- Live Betting lets you place bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that change as the game unfolds.
- Odds
- Odds represent the likelihood of a specific outcome and determine 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.
- Price Boost
- Price Boost is a promotional increase of odds on a selected outcome, offering higher potential returns than the normal line.
- Responsible Gambling
- Responsible Gambling refers to practices and resources designed to keep betting safe, fun, and within personal limits.
- Self-Exclusion
- Self-Exclusion is a tool that lets you temporarily or permanently block your own account to help control gambling.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Value Bet
- Value Bet occurs when the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you an expected profit.
- Wagering Requirement
- Wagering Requirement is the number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any related winnings.