1X2
Home, draw or away.
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Betting Glossary
Your A–Z guide to betting terms and markets.
Clear explanations of common football, horse-racing, odds, settlement and bankroll terms.
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Over/Under
Total above or below a line.
BTTS
Whether both teams score.
Draw No Bet
Stake returned on a draw.
Each Way
Horse to win and place.
Accumulator
Several selections combined.
Glossary (A–Z)
23 terms1X2
Home win (1), draw (X) or away win (2).
footballAccumulator (Acca)
A single bet combining two or more selections.
footballAsian Handicap
A market using whole, half or quarter-goal handicaps.
footballBankroll
Money set aside specifically for betting.
generalBTTS
Both Teams To Score: whether both sides score.
goalsCorrect Score
Predicting the exact final score.
goalsDouble Chance
Covers two outcomes from the 1X2 market.
footballDraw No Bet
Stake returned if the match finishes level.
footballEach Way
Two horse-racing bets: win and place.
racingFavourite
The selection with the shortest available odds.
generalForecast
Predicting the first two finishers, usually in order.
racingHandicap
A virtual advantage or disadvantage for settlement.
footballImplied Probability
The probability represented by the odds.
oddsMoneyline
A straight winner market, common in US betting.
footballNon-Runner
A horse withdrawn before the race.
racingOdds
The price used to calculate potential return.
oddsOver/Under
Whether a total finishes above or below a line.
goalsPlace
A horse finishes within the published place positions.
racingPush
A tied settlement where the stake is returned.
generalStake
The amount risked on a bet.
generalTricast
Predicting the first three finishers in order.
racingValue Bet
Estimated probability exceeds implied probability.
oddsVoid
A selection cancelled for settlement.
generalNo matching term found.
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Play responsibly
Set limits, never chase losses and never use money needed for essentials.
Responsible PlayFrequently asked questions
What is the difference between odds and probability?+
Odds show a potential return and imply a probability; they do not guarantee the result.
What does 1X2 mean?+
1 is a home win, X a draw and 2 an away win.
What is an accumulator?+
A multiple bet where every selection normally needs to win.
What does void mean?+
The selection is cancelled for settlement and the stake is normally returned or removed from a multiple.
What is value betting?+
The available odds are higher than your estimated fair price. The estimate can still be wrong.
Why do bookmaker rules matter?+
Place terms, deductions and settlement wording can differ between operators.
