Glossary

A promotional offer where, if one leg of an accumulator bet fails, the bettor gets their stake refunded as a free bet.

The activity or total money wagered at a casino. Also, a dealer’s prompt to indicate it’s a player’s turn to make a move.

A baseball bet placed without naming a specific pitcher. Also describes the volume of bets placed on a particular event.

A system where users deposit money into their betting account in advance and use those funds to place bets online.

A way to evaluate an event’s outcome by factoring in the point spread. Also refers to choosing to take points instead of betting with or against the spread.

When a player bets all their remaining chips in a single wager.

A term for a bet involving six selections, comprising 26 total wagers: one yankee (11 bets), two patents (14 bets), and one six-fold accumulator (1 bet).

Exploiting differences in odds to bet on all sides of an event, ensuring a profit regardless of the outcome.

A strategy of placing bets on every possible outcome of an event to secure a guaranteed profit.

A betting system in soccer where teams are given goal advantages or deficits (e.g., +0.5 or -1) to balance odds, reducing the chance of a push.

The mandatory bet placed by the player two seats left of the dealer in poker. Also, a situation where a strong hand loses to an unlikely one.

A person who places bets on behalf of someone else to hide the real bettor’s identity (poker term).

A tool allowing users to create multiple bets from various markets within a single event.

A utility that calculates potential winnings from bets placed with a bookmaker or betting exchange.

A responsible gambling feature letting players cap the maximum amount they can wager, regardless of the game or result.

The payout offered by a bookmaker for a specific outcome, determined by factors like likelihood, past performance, current form, and opposition.

A group of bets placed by multiple players on a single event. Winnings are shared among those who bet correctly, minus a small fee taken by the platform.

A type of wager where the outcome is either a win or a loss, with no middle ground.

An online casino that accepts Bitcoin exclusively or alongside other fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies.

Mandatory bets in poker placed by players to the left of the dealer before cards are dealt, typically a small blind and big blind, to initiate the pot.