Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Coach's Corner.
- AML
- Rules that prevent the site from being used to launder illegal money.
- Arbitrage
- Betting on all possible outcomes of an event across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit.
- Asian Handicap
- A split handicap that eliminates the draw option, giving only two possible outcomes.
- Bankroll
- The total money you have set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine different betting markets from the same match into one wager.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet on whether both sides will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle your bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Cashback
- A portion of your losses that the site returns to you, usually as a bonus or real cash.
- Free Bet
- A bet funded by the site that you can use without risking your own money; any winnings are usually yours.
- In-play Betting
- Placing a bet after the match has already started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Juice
- The commission the bookmaker keeps from each bet, usually built into the odds.
- KYC
- The process of verifying a player’s identity to prevent fraud and comply with regulations.
- Moneyline
- A simple bet on which team will win the match, with odds reflecting each team’s chance.
- Odds
- A number that reflects how likely an outcome is and determines how much you can win.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a specific statistic, like total goals, will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Point Spread
- A handicap applied to the favorite to make the betting outcome more balanced.
- Provably Fair
- A system that uses cryptographic evidence so players can check that each bet’s result was random and fair.
- Responsible Gambling
- Support and practices that help players stay in control and avoid harmful betting behavior.
- RTP
- The percentage of total wagers a game pays back to players over time.
- Self-Exclusion
- A tool that lets you block your own account for a set period or permanently.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true chance of the outcome, giving an edge.
- Volatility
- How often and how much a game can pay out; high volatility means bigger but less frequent wins.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet the bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.