Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Betcity Asia My.
- American Odds
- Odds displayed as a positive or negative number; a positive shows profit on a $100 bet, a negative shows how much you must wager to win $100.
- Asian Handicap
- A point spread used mainly in soccer that gives the underdog a virtual head start or the favorite a deficit to balance the odds.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you set aside for betting, kept separate from your everyday expenses.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you create a custom wager by combining different outcomes of the same event into one bet.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or cutting a loss.
- Comp Points
- Rewards you earn each time you wager; points can later be swapped for cash, free bets, or other perks.
- Decimal Odds
- Odds expressed as a single number, such as 2.50, that already includes your stake in the total payout.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds shown as a fraction, like 5/2, that tell you how much profit you’ll make relative to your stake.
- Free Bet
- A promotional credit you can use to place a bet without spending your own money; any winnings are usually yours to keep.
- Hedge
- Placing a second bet on the opposite outcome to reduce risk or lock in a profit no matter which side wins.
- House Edge
- The built‑in advantage the casino has in each game, shown as a percentage of each bet that the casino expects to keep.
- Jackpot
- A large prize pool that can grow over time, often linked to a specific slot or table game.
- KYC
- The process of confirming your identity with documents to prevent fraud and meet regulations.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a game while it is happening, with odds that change as the action unfolds.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team or player will win a match, with odds displayed as a positive or negative number.
- No Deposit Bonus
- A small bonus credited just for signing up, allowing you to try games without adding any of your own funds.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all of them must win for the bet to pay out.
- Provably Fair
- A system that lets players verify a game’s result was not manipulated, using cryptographic proofs.
- Reload Bonus
- A deposit bonus offered to existing customers, typically a percentage of the amount you add to your account.
- RNG
- Software that makes sure each game round’s result is completely random, ensuring fairness.
- RTP
- The percentage of total bets a game pays back to players over time; for example, a 96% RTP returns $96 for every $100 wagered.
- Self-Exclusion
- A tool that lets you voluntarily block your own account for a set period, helping you take a break from gambling.
- Underage Gambling
- Betting by anyone younger than the legal age, which is prohibited and can lead to account closure.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet the bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it.
- Welcome Bonus
- A matched deposit offer given to new members, usually matching your first deposit up to a set amount.