Glossary

Betting and sports terms.

• Back Bet

  A standard bet for an outcome to happen, the opposite of a lay bet.

• Banker

  A selection you are most confident in, included in every line of a system or permutation bet.

• Bankroll Management

  Setting aside a fixed sum for betting and staking only a small, consistent fraction of it per bet.

• Bet Slip

  The on-screen ticket that shows your selections, stake and potential return before you confirm a bet.

• Betting Exchange

  A peer-to-peer marketplace that matches backers with layers instead of setting its own odds.

• Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

  A yes/no market on whether each team scores at least once in a match, regardless of the result.