Betting Lingo, No Stress

At first, that bet slip might look like something nobody can ever decipher. You see numbers, short words and all kinds of abbreviations you’ve never seen before, and will never see again. But there’s no reason to worry. You don’t need to be a rocket scientist or even have a dictionary to start playing. Here’s a quick explanation, just like one your cuz would give you while everyone is busy screaming at the TV. The game talk goes by quick here in South Africa, so a quick crash course will help you from looking like you have no idea what’s going on.

Punter just means you, the person who’s playing online. Stake is how much money you put down on your bet, whether it’s from the coins in your pocket or your payday money. Odds show you the price and possible return. Usually, you’ll see them in decimal format and they look like a multiplier. So, if you see 5.00, then that means that your R20 can turn into R100 if your pick wins. Fractional odds look different, but they’re pretty much the same thing. 4/1 simply means that you’ll get four times your stake on top. These odds can be seen together on the same match and you can change the view if you like.

Accumulator, or acca, is a combo bet that’s created by combining a couple of different picks. If you were to back Chiefs, Sundowns, and Pirates all at once, the return will grow, but you also risk losing everything if just one pick doesn’t go your way. Accas can include a lot of picks and be spread throughout a whole weekend, but can also consist of only two matches if you want to keep it short and sweet. 

You can often find a YesPlay bonus, which is usually a bonus you get on your first deposit, that will let you bet with a bit more freedom. Some people might talk about jackpots, which are usually tied to Lucky Numbers and international draws. Go through a simple registration, open the YesPlay mobile app, and you’re set to go. Next time your friends mention Accas at the braai, you’ll be right there with them.