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Accumulator bet:<\/strong> Typically known as parlay betting in the USA, an accumulator is a single bet that links multiple selections. All of these must be correct in order for the bet to be successful.
Across The Board:<\/strong> A form of horse racing bet which succeeds should the horse win, place, and show.
Action:<\/strong> A live betting option or betting terminology for the total amount wagered on an event.
Added Game:<\/strong> This is a game added later than the main lists. This often happens when college football games are in high demand, or as a result of postponement.
AET odds:<\/strong> Extra time odds for soccer games. Typically, a live betting option.
Alphabet:<\/strong> This is a complex form of system betting which utilizes six selections with a total number of bets of 26. These selections include two \u201cPatent\u201d bets, a six-fold accumulator, and a \u201cYankee\u201d bet. Definitions of these betting terms and meanings can also be found on this page.
Alternate Lines:<\/strong> Odds lines lower or higher than the standard money lines, for example, on point spread and game total markets in high scoring games like football or baseball.
American Odds:<\/strong> Put simply, this is the kind of odds you will most likely find on American bookmakers. It is easily recognizable by the use of the negative sign for favorite and plus sign for markets below evens. American odds tell you how much you would receive if you bet $100. So, $100 bet on +100 is $100 profit plus your stake (50% implied probability). Negative numbers tell you how much you would need to bet to receive $100. So, -200 odds would mean you\u2019d need to bet $200 to win $100 (implied probability 66.7%).
Ante-post:<\/strong> Another term for a type of futures betting used commonly on international (particularly) European dog and horse racing markets. This betting terminology refers to betting before the runners in a race are confirmed.
Arbitrage:<\/strong> This is a betting strategy where the bettor places wagers on all available markets on an event across multiple bookmakers in order to mathematically ensure a profit regardless of the result.
Asian Corners:<\/strong> A type of soccer spread betting market where teams are handicapped according to their perceived abilities. As the name would suggest, it is the number of corners that are handicapped under the terms of a bet.
Asian Goal Line:<\/strong> This is largely as explained in the sports betting definitions immediately above. It is a handicap market where the team viewed as likely to score more in a soccer game is handicapped, so the stronger team must score more goals in order to win under these betting terms.
Asian Handicap:<\/strong> In a betting glossary, this is an umbrella term which encompasses Asian goal line and Asian corners. They all come from a popular form of handicap betting in Asia, where soccer teams are handicapped in order to level the odds between teams perceived as mismatched. The difference in these betting terms and normal handicap markets is that Asian handicaps can include the likes of quarter or half points of whatever variable is being wagered on.
ATS:<\/strong> In betting words, these are referred to as \u201cagainst the spread odds\u201d, which create a handicap aimed at creating an even playing field across mismatched teams.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\nB<\/h2>\n \n\n\n
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Back:<\/strong> Among vital sports gambling terms and phrases, to back a bet means placing a wager on something to happen. Let's say you \u201cback\u201d the Buffalo Bills to win the Superbowl, you are putting your money on them to win. What you back defines the terms of a bet.
Backdoor cover:<\/strong> When a score covers the spread without impacting the winner of the game.
Example: Cleveland Browns are a -10 favorite against the Baltimore Ravens. Browns are up 38 \u2013 27. A late touchdown from the Ravens takes the score to 38-33, meaning they don\u2019t win but would provide backdoor cover for those backing the Baltimore Ravens.
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Bad Beat:<\/strong> A bet that loses after being on the verge of winning.
Banker:<\/strong> A bet you consider to be very likely to win \u2014 alternative betting jargon for a heavy favorite.
Bankroll:<\/strong> Broadly speaking in betting terms, the bankroll is the amount set aside for betting. Bankroll management is vital to safe and successful betting.
Bar Price:<\/strong> In horse and greyhound racing, these are runners that don\u2019t yet have a price.
Beard:<\/strong> This is when a person bets on behalf of another to maintain their anonymity.
Best Odds Guaranteed:<\/strong> A promotion which ensures you will receive the best price on horse racing betting markets, even if the odds change from when you placed your bets.
Bet:<\/strong> There\u2019s no simpler betting words than the \u201cbet\u201d itself. A sports bet is where you wager money on a prediction on some kind of variable of a sporting event.
Bet Builder:<\/strong> A newer addition to the betting glossary, a bet builder is a tool which allows you to create your own same game parlays from a variety of combinations.
Bet Calculator:<\/strong> One of the most versatile betting terms. A betting calculator is a tool that can be used to calculate returns, give implied probabilities or convert between odd types. It\u2019s important if you\u2019re used to American odds but are using a European site with decimal\/fractional odds.
Bet Slip:<\/strong> Whether it\u2019s on a physical piece of paper given to you by a bookie, or what you see on your computer screen, the sports betting definition of bet slip remains the same. It\u2019s where all your betting information is stored, including your stake, selections, and potential returns.
Betting Exchange:<\/strong> Less an addition to betting terms and more a whole new way to bet. The betting exchange allows you to wager against other users instead of a bookmaker. Betfair is a very popular betting exchange in the United States.
Betting Limits:<\/strong> Maximum betting limits refer to how much you can wager on a single market and\/or event, while minimum betting limits are the lowest bet bookies will accept. In addition, you can create your own betting limits on many bookmakers to control the amount you are gambling in order to aid in betting responsibly.
Betting Market:<\/strong> The market is what defines the terms of a bet. For instance, backing the Nets to beat the 76ers is a betting market. Do note that as far as meanings go, a betting market can refer to both individual markets and betting strategy. So, the above example could also be correctly considered under NBA betting markets.
Betting Odds:<\/strong> One of the most important betting terms to understand, betting odds are a representation of the implied probability of a potential outcome on a sports event. They can also tell you your returns, and come in the form of fractional, decimal, and American odds. All these sports gambling terms and phrases are different ways of expressing the same thing: returns and probability.
Betting Ring:<\/strong> In betting jargon, the betting ring is where bookmakers operate and take bets at a racecourse.
Betting Strategy:<\/strong> Any plan that a bettor might have to gamble more successfully.
Booking Points:<\/strong> A form of soccer betting markets based on the number of red and yellow penalty cards (a form of punishment for rule breaking in soccer) given in a game. Each card is given points, and you can bet on whether the total booking points will be over or under the amount set by the bookmaker.
Example: You bet on booking points to be over 40 points. 10 points are assigned to a yellow card, 25 points to a red card. Two yellow cards and a red card are awarded, and your wager is a winner.<\/em>
Bookmakers:<\/strong> An organization that accepts your bets and provides the odds for which you may bet against. DraftKings, BetMGM and FanDuel are all examples of bookmakers.
Both Teams to Score:<\/strong> In low-scoring games such as hockey, you can often simply bet on whether both teams will score by the end of regulation play.
Both Teams to Score & Win:<\/strong> Some betting terms are exactly what they sound like. Here, you need each team to score and for the team you have backed to win for your bet to be successful.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\nC<\/h2>\n \n\n\n
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Canadian:<\/strong> Also known as the \u201cSuper Yankee\u201d, this type of bet consists of 10 doubles, 10 trebles, five 4-folds, and a 5-fold across five events.
Cash Back Bonus:<\/strong> Receive your bet back as cash if it loses. One of the more generous sports betting definitions as a refund offer would typically be provided as a free bet.
Cash Bonus:<\/strong> Exactly what it sounds like, this is any bonus provided in cash that you can withdraw immediately without wagering requirements.
Cash Out:<\/strong> One of the most important modern betting terms to understand. To cash out is to settle your bet before the competition ends at a lower level of compensation. Additional relevant sports gambling phrases include partial cash out, where only part of your bet is cashed out; and automatic cash outs, where you have chosen to cash out when the return offer hits a certain level.
Example: You have backed the Philadelphia Eagles to beat the San Francisco 49ers. There\u2019s 12 minutes to go and the Eagles are leading by three points. Your full return would be $23.50, but you can cash out now for $14.00.
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CFP:<\/strong> The College Football Playoffs to determine the NCAA Football National Champion.
Chalk:<\/strong> Most often used in horse racing, this is an alternative betting jargon for a favorite. A Chalk bettor is someone who typically bets on favorites.
Circled Game:<\/strong> A fixture with low fixed maximum bet amounts.
Clean Sheet:<\/strong> When a team does not concede a goal or point, it is considered a clean sheet. This is also a potential betting market.
Closing line:<\/strong> Betting words that simply mean the final odds posted before an event begins.
Combine:<\/strong> Fitness tests used by scouts to evaluate amateur athletes. A vital part of the NFL Draft.
Commission:<\/strong> The amount a betting exchange takes from winning wagers in fees. Sometimes used as another word for vig.
Corners Match Bet:<\/strong> In soccer, you can bet on all kinds of things, even which team will have the most corners as that\u2019s the terms of a bet with the corner match market.
Correct Score Betting:<\/strong> These betting terms might be simple, but the prediction is not. This requires you to get the score exactly correct. Better suited to low-scoring games like hockey and soccer unless you want amazingly long odds.
Covering the Spread:<\/strong> When a favorite both wins and the final score exceeds the points spread, this is known as covering the spread.
Example: Let\u2019s say, the Bengals were -12 favorites up against the Bills. The final score is 27-10, meaning they won and covered the spread.<\/em>
Cryptocurrency Betting Sites:<\/strong> We\u2019ll have betting terms explained in two parts here. Cryptocurrencies are a form of decentralized digital currency. Any site which accepts them is a cryptocurrency betting site. They are legal in most states where gambling is generally legal.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\nD<\/h2>\n \n\n\n
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Dead Heat:<\/strong> More horse betting lingo explained. If runners finish at the exact same time, you have a dead heat. And for bonus betting terms and meaning, dead heat betting would mean you\u2019d get your winning cut by as many runners were in the finish.
Example: If there was a dead heat between two runners, you\u2019d get 50% of your returns. If there were three, you\u2019d get 33.3% of your returns.<\/em>
Decimal Odds:<\/strong> An alternative odds format to American odds that's popular in Europe.
Example: 2.6 would have an implied probability of 38.5%, This would convert to +160 in American odds.<\/em>
Deposit Methods:<\/strong> Also known as payment methods, these refer to how you add funds to your account in order to place a bet. Examples include Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, American Express, and bank wire.
Double:<\/strong> A simple parlay bet featuring two different selections.
Double Action:<\/strong> A bet where a second wager is automatically placed should the first one be successful.
Double Chance:<\/strong> More sports betting definitions focused on the three-way money markets. Let\u2019s say there are three possibilities: Team A wins, Team B wins, or it ends in a draw. The terms of a bet with double chance simply allows you to pick two or three options, with you being a winner in the event of either being successful.
Double-Header:<\/strong> Sometimes two games are played back-to-back, often in the case of a previous game cancellation. This is quite common in baseball.
Draw:<\/strong> Simple betting terminology meaning a final score that ends with a tie and no winner.
Draw No Bet:<\/strong> The meaning behind draw no bet is simple. If a game ends in a draw, you get your stake back, like the wager was never placed. This reduces the number of moneyline markets from three to two, and can thus often provide more generous odds.
Drift:<\/strong> The amount the money line moves after initially being posted.
Dutching:<\/strong> A type of horse betting strategy where the stake is split across several selections on the same event, so an equal profit is made no matter the outcome. Horse\/greyhound racing is where you\u2019d most likely hear this betting terminology thanks to its multiple participants.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\nE<\/h2>\n \n\n\n
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Each-Way:<\/strong> More racing sports betting definitions here. Each-way is a common racing bet where you back a runner across two bets: one to win and another to place. These terms of a bet can also be seen commonly in golf markets.
Edge:<\/strong> Broadly speaking, an edge in betting is an advantage. More specifically, the betting terminology \u201cedge\u201d can also mean the house edge, which is the percentage above 100% when you add up the implied probability of all possible markets on an event. This is also known as the vig.
Enhanced odds:<\/strong> A form of promotions where bookmakers offer you an improvement on your standard odds. Put simply, this type of bonus improves your returns, and you may even be able to choose the enhanced odds market yourself. There are alternative betting terms for this offer, including odds boost and bet boost.
Esports:<\/strong> An umbrella term meaning a multiplayer video game which is played competitively for sport. Popular examples include FIFA, Call of Duty and Counter-Strike.
European Handicap:<\/strong> The difference in the meaning between sports gambling terms and phrases Asian and European handicap is that the latter only deals in whole numbers. It also allows for the option of a draw.
Even Money:<\/strong> A bet which returns the exact amount of the original bet. In American odds, this would require +100 odds.
Example: If you bet $10 at +100 odds, you\u2019d get $10 back in profit alongside your stake.<\/em>
E-wallet:<\/strong> PayPal, Skrill and NETELLER are all forms of e-wallets. An e-wallet is an online software which allows for the fast transaction of funds online, frequently used by sports betting sites.
Exotic bet:<\/strong> Any kind of bet outside your usual points spread, moneylines and so on. Commonly known as specials of prop bets.
Exposure:<\/strong> The amount a bookmaker could lose at an event. This has an impact on both odds and betting limits, but is not among betting terms especially relevant to your betting strategies.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\nF<\/h2>\n \n\n\n
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Fantasy Betting:<\/strong> This is a form of betting where you don\u2019t bet on the outcome of an individual sporting event. Instead, you create a fantasy sports team which accumulates points depending on the performance of players chosen based on various statistics. FanDuel and DraftKings are two of the most popular fantasy betting options in the US and indeed, the world.
Favorite (Fav):<\/strong> A common betting terminology meaning the selection considered most likely to win, with the shortest odds.
Fees:<\/strong> Any amount that you are charged for depositing or withdrawing funds can be considered a fee as per the understanding of general betting terms and meaning.
Final Four:<\/strong> The final four teams in any tournament could use these betting terms, although it most prominently means the last teams remaining in the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament.
First Quarter Bet:<\/strong> In sports where play is split into quarters \u2014 such as is the case with the NBA \u2014 you can bet on the results of individual quarter as though they were a game within a game. Half and 3rd quarter bets work the same, which is why there\u2019s no need for explaining these additional betting terms.
First Scorer:<\/strong> Available on many sports, the terms of a bet called first scorer is always the same. You bet on who will score first in any kind of competition \u2014 from the Premier League to the NHL, with plenty more possibilities in between. There\u2019s also last and anytime scorer markets, where you can bet on who will score last or indeed, any time during a game.
Fixed Odds:<\/strong> This means that the terms of a bet, your odds and potential returns are set from the moment of your wager. In other words, your bet is stuck at those odds even if they improve closer to the event.
Fold:<\/strong> Another word for selection in parlay betting.
Forecast Betting:<\/strong> Racing fans will find this betting lingo explained most useful. In this type of bet, you back who will come in both first and second place in a race.
Form:<\/strong> More general than most betting terms, the form of a team or athlete generally refers to the quality of their recent performances.
Example: The exceptional form of star quarterback Patrick Mahomes was integral to the Kansas City Chiefs 2023 Super Bowl victory.<\/em>
Fractional Odds:<\/strong> This is the most popular way of articulating odds on European betting sites and can occasionally be seen on American sites as well. Fractional odds are an example of betting terms also regularly used in everyday life. If we were to ask for \u00bd an orange, you\u2019d probably know how much we wanted.
Example: Odds of 1\/3 is the American odds equivalent of 75%, with decimal odds of 1.33. The implied probability would be 75%. The sports betting terms and meaning of all odds types are simply different ways of expressing the same probability and returns.
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Free Bet:<\/strong> A common type of bonus where you receive money you can use to bet without having to stake your own. The difference between this and free cash is that with the latter, you may withdraw right away, but the betting terms of a free bet means you\u2019ll have to meet additional terms such as a rollover requirement before withdrawal.
Example: BetMGM are offering 100% back on your first deposit in free bets up to $1000.<\/em>
Futures Bet:<\/strong> The betting terms and meaning behind futures betting is quite open. This is any sort of wager placed on an event in the future. Betting on the NBA Finals, for instance, is a common futures betting market.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\nG<\/h2>\n \n\n\n
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GameSense:<\/strong> An organization which advises on how to bet responsibly and provides support for those with gambling addictions. They are broadly accessible and have been adopted by BetMGM.
Goalscorer:<\/strong> In hockey, any player who scores goals (that is, hits the back of the net by passing the goal line for a point), is a goal scorer. Relevant markets include first goalscorer, any time goal scorer, and first team to score. These are also common markets, usually advertised with the same betting terminology, for soccer.
Goliath:<\/strong> Of all the betting lingo explained which reflects a large multiple bet, the Goliath is one which truly lives up to the name. 247 bets are taken over eight selections. The bet includes 28 doubles, 56 trebles, 70 4-folds, 56 5-folds, 28 6-folds, 8 7-folds, and an additional single parlay bet.
Graded Bet:<\/strong> A bet is considered graded when it is officially marked as a winner by the bookmaker once a game is over. It is the official call of the bookmaker.
Grand Salami:<\/strong> We know you\u2019ll want this betting terminology explained \u2014 how could you resist with a name like that? The Grand Salami is an over\/under market on the total goals\/points\/runs from an entire league.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\nH<\/h2>\n \n\n\n
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Half Time Result:<\/strong> Betting terms relevant for all kinds of sports now. Half time result markets see you back who you think will be winning at the end of the first half in all kinds of sports.
Half Time Score:<\/strong> The terms of a bet for half time score requires you to predict the exact scoreline at half time.
Half Time\/Full Time:<\/strong> This is a double type of market but the betting words are easy to understand. You must predict both a winner at full time and also the leader at half time, with both needing to be correct to enjoy any returns.
Half With Most Points:<\/strong> More sports gambling terms and phrases relevant to many popular American sports. Half with most points markets ask you to predict which half will see the highest number of points from all competitors. It does not typically require you to back any to win and is great for high-scoring games like the NBA and MLB.
Handle:<\/strong> The total amount a bookmaker will accept on a single market.
Hart Trophy:<\/strong> A great futures market, the Hart trophy is awarded to the most outstanding player in the regular NHL season.
Hedging:<\/strong> When you place multiple bets in order to reduce your risk, it is often known as \u201chedging your bets\u201d.
Heinz:<\/strong> Another example of sports betting definitions referring to a system bet. 57 bets are required here, including 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 four-leg parlays, six 5-leg parlays and a 6-legged parlay.
Home Field Advantage:<\/strong> The concept that a team playing at home has an advantage based on familiar surroundings, less travel, and fan support.
Hook:<\/strong> The half point added to game total odds and points spreads so that a draw result is not possible.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n