Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Strategi Tim.
- Accumulator
- A type of parlay where winnings from one selection roll over to the next, increasing potential payout.
- Age Verification
- The procedure to confirm that a bettor is legally old enough to gamble.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap betting style that eliminates the draw option and uses quarter‑goal increments.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets.
- Bookmaker Margin
- The built‑in profit margin a bookmaker includes in the odds, expressed as a percentage.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- A wager on whether each team will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (win, draw, or loss) in a match.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that returns your stake if the match ends in a draw, otherwise you win if your chosen team wins.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that requires predicting both the result at half‑time and the final result of the match.
- Handicap
- A point advantage given to one team to level the playing field for betting purposes.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is ongoing, with odds that update in real time.
- Juice
- The commission that the bookmaker takes on a bet, often reflected in the odds.
- KYC
- The process of verifying a bettor’s identity to prevent fraud and comply with legal requirements.
- Line Movement
- Changes in the odds or point spread over time as the market reacts to new information.
- Moneyline
- A straight bet on which team will win the match, without any point spread.
- Odds
- The number that shows how much you can win relative to your stake, used to calculate payouts.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Overround
- The total of all implied probabilities in a market exceeding 100%, representing the bookmaker’s edge.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools designed to help players stay in control and avoid problematic betting behavior.
- Self‑Exclusion
- A voluntary option that allows a player to block themselves from accessing betting services for a set period.
- Unit
- A standardized bet size, usually a percentage of your bankroll, used to manage risk.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an edge.