Accumulator

Another term for a parlay bet, where multiple selections are made and all of them must win for the bet to win.

Across The Board

Betting on a horse to win, place, and show in an individual race.

Action

Any wager on a sporting event is referred to as action.

Added Game

A game that is not part of the normal Las Vegas rotation. These are often more obscure games like those in smaller conferences.

Advance Deposit Wagering

Betting where a player must deposit funds into their account before they are able to bet. Most online sportsbooks function this way.

Against The Spread

A wager where a handicap is applied to the side a bettor backs, known as a point spread.

Alternate Line

A betting line where the point spread or total is higher or lower than the default number, with different odds that vary based on how far the alternate line varies from the original.

American Odds

A way of showing betting odds that uses pluses and minuses to let bettors know what they stand to win depending on how much they wager.

Arbitrage

Betting on both sides of a betting market to take advantage of price differences across sportsbooks.

Asian Handicap

Another way to describe betting against the spread, where a handicap is applied to a team in a contest.