Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Accumulator
- Similar to a parlay, a bet that links multiple selections and requires each to win to earn a return.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to a team to level the playing field, often eliminating the draw option.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- A feature allowing you to combine multiple markets from a single match into one custom bet.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet early for a reduced payout, locking in profit or limiting loss.
- Free Bet
- A bonus bet that can be placed without using your own funds, usually with certain conditions.
- Half-Time Bet
- A bet placed on the outcome of only the first half of a match.
- Handicap Betting
- A bet where a team is given a positive or negative adjustment to the final score to create balanced odds.
- Juice
- The commission or fee that a bookmaker charges, built into the odds.
- Line Movement
- Changes in betting odds or spreads over time, reflecting betting volume and information.
- Live Betting
- Betting on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Maximum Payout
- The highest amount a bookmaker will pay out on a single bet, regardless of the odds.
- Odds
- The probability of a specific outcome expressed as a number, used to calculate potential payouts.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of points, goals, or other metrics will be above or below a set line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Push
- A tie result in a bet where the stake is refunded.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools designed to help players gamble safely and avoid addiction.
- Scorecast
- A bet that combines predicting the first goalscorer and the exact final score of a match.
- Stake
- The amount of money you place on a bet.
- Steam
- Rapid movement of odds due to heavy betting action, often indicating sharp money.
- Unit
- A standard measurement of bet size, often a percentage of your bankroll.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an expected advantage.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is canceled and all money is returned, usually due to a match being postponed or a rule violation.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.