Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Betcity Asia My.
- Accumulator
- Similar to a parlay, a bet that combines multiple selections into one wager, multiplying the odds.
- Asian Handicap
- A point spread used in sports betting to level the playing field between teams of unequal ability.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money a player sets aside for betting activities.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that lets you combine multiple selections from the same event into one customized bet.
- Bet Slip
- A digital record on the platform that lists the selections you intend to bet on and the potential payout.
- Bonus Code
- A short alphanumeric string entered during deposit or registration to unlock a specific promotion.
- Bookmaker Margin
- The commission a sportsbook builds into the odds, ensuring they make a profit regardless of the result.
- Cashout
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Free Bet
- A promotional token that lets you place a bet without using your own money; any winnings are usually yours.
- Hedging
- Placing additional bets on opposite outcomes to reduce risk or lock in a profit after an original bet.
- House Edge
- The built-in advantage the casino has in any game, expressed as a percentage of each bet.
- In-Play Betting
- Bets placed after an event has started, with odds that change as the action unfolds.
- KYC
- Know Your Customer; the process of verifying a player's identity to prevent fraud and meet legal requirements.
- Matched Betting
- A strategy that uses free bets and lay bets to guarantee a profit by covering all possible outcomes.
- Moneyline
- A type of sports bet where you simply pick which team or player will win the match.
- No-Deposit Bonus
- A bonus credited to your account just for signing up, allowing you to play without depositing funds.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total score or statistic in a game will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links together two or more individual wagers; all selections must win for the parlay to pay.
- Progressive Jackpot
- A prize pool that increases each time the game is played but not won, often reaching life‑changing amounts.
- RNG
- Random Number Generator; the software that ensures casino game outcomes are completely random and fair.
- RTP
- Return to Player, expressed as a percentage, shows how much a slot or casino game pays back to players over time.
- Self-Exclusion
- A tool that allows players to voluntarily ban themselves from the platform for a set period.
- Stake
- The amount of money you wager on a single bet.
- Volatility
- Describes how often and how much a slot game pays out; high volatility slots pay bigger wins less frequently.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from that bonus.