Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Match Daily.
- Accumulator
- An Accumulator is a single bet that links multiple selections, and all must win for the bet to pay out.
- AML
- AML stands for Anti‑Money Laundering, a set of rules to prevent illegal funds from being used in betting.
- Arbitrage Betting
- Arbitrage Betting is placing bets on all possible outcomes of an event across different sites to guarantee a profit.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total amount of money you set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- Bet Builder is a tool that lets you combine multiple markets from a single match into one customized wager.
- Bet Slip
- Bet Slip is the digital record that lists the selections, odds, and stake for a wager.
- Cash Out
- Cash Out lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Deposit Match
- Deposit Match is a bonus that adds a percentage of your deposit amount as extra betting credit.
- Dutching
- Dutching is the strategy of splitting a stake across several outcomes to guarantee a profit regardless of which one wins.
- Free Bet
- A Free Bet is a token you can use to place a bet without using your own money.
- Gambling Commission
- Gambling Commission is the official regulator that issues licenses and enforces rules for fair and safe betting.
- Hedge
- Hedge is a counter bet placed to reduce potential loss on an existing wager.
- House Edge
- House Edge is the built-in advantage a casino or betting site has, expressed as a percentage of each bet.
- In-Play Betting
- In-Play Betting allows you to place bets on a match while the game is already in progress.
- KYC
- KYC stands for Know Your Customer, a process where the site verifies your identity and age.
- Margin
- Margin is the bookmaker’s cut, built into odds, ensuring they profit regardless of the result.
- Odds
- Odds indicate how likely an outcome is and determine how much you can win if your bet wins.
- Parlay
- A Parlay is a bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for a payout.
- Price Boost
- Price Boost is a special increase of odds offered on a specific selection to attract bets.
- RTP
- RTP stands for Return to Player, the percentage of total bets a game pays back to players over time.
- Self-Exclusion
- Self-Exclusion is a facility that lets you block yourself from betting on the site for a set period.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you place on a bet.
- Stake Limit
- Stake Limit is a maximum amount you can wager on a single bet or within a time frame.
- Volatility
- Volatility describes how often and how much a slot game pays out; high volatility means bigger but rarer wins.
- Wagering Requirement
- Wagering Requirement is the number of times you must bet a bonus before you can withdraw any winnings.