Bet types explained
The same opinion about a match can be placed as several different bets, each with its own risk and return. Knowing the main bet types — single, accumulator, system, handicap and over/under — helps you choose a format that matches how confident you really are.
Single
One selection, one stake. If the selection wins, you are paid stake times odds. Singles keep the bookmaker's margin at its lowest because only one market's margin applies. For most bettors most of the time, singles are the sensible default.
Accumulator (parlay)
Several selections combined into one bet; all must win. The odds multiply, so the potential return grows quickly — and so does the risk. Example: three selections at 2.00 each make 8.00 combined. The catch is that margins multiply too, so an accumulator is usually worse value than the same selections placed as singles. Acca boosts and acca insurance exist precisely because accumulators lose so often.
System bets
A system bet covers several combinations of selections at once. A "Trixie", for example, combines three selections into three doubles and one treble — four bets in total. One loser does not sink everything, but the total stake is multiplied by the number of combinations.
Handicap
A handicap gives one side a virtual start. In European handicaps the draw remains possible; Asian handicaps remove it and, on whole or quarter lines, can refund all or half of the stake. Handicaps turn one-sided matches into closer prices.
Over/under
A bet on whether a total — goals, points, games, runs — finishes above or below a line. Half-point lines such as 2.5 cannot tie; whole-number lines can result in a refund. Totals let you bet on the shape of a game without picking a winner.
Choosing a format
Strong opinion on one outcome: a single. Opinion on the flow of a game: a total. Expectation that a favourite wins comfortably: a handicap. A small, fun stake on many games: an accumulator, knowing that most of them lose. Whatever the format, settle on a budget first and let the format follow.
Markets, odds, cash-out availability and betting promotions are set by the operator and depend on your country. This guide explains how they work in general; it does not describe a specific Betgorillas offer.