Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Accumulator
- A bet that links several selections; winnings from each win roll over into the next, increasing potential payout.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap that eliminates the draw outcome by giving a half‑goal advantage or disadvantage to each team.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine different markets from the same match into one custom wager.
- Bookmaker
- The company or platform that sets the odds and accepts bets from customers.
- Both Teams to Score
- A bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle your bet early, locking in a guaranteed profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A wager that predicts the exact final score of a match.
- Draw No Bet
- A market where you pick a team to win; if the match ends in a draw, your stake is refunded.
- Edge
- The statistical advantage a bettor believes they have over the odds set by the sportsbook.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the opening goal of the game.
- Futures
- A bet on an event that will be decided later, such as which team wins the World Cup.
- In-Play
- Another term for live betting, referring to bets placed while the match is ongoing.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a game while it is being played, with odds that change as the action unfolds.
- Moneyline
- A simple bet on which team will win the match, with odds that show the profit for a correct pick.
- Odds
- The number that tells you how much you can win relative to your stake, reflecting the implied chance of an outcome.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total goals/points scored by both teams will be more or less than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single wager that combines two or more selections; all must win for you to receive a payout.
- Payout
- The total amount returned to you when a bet wins, including your original stake and profit.
- Point Spread
- A handicap added to the underdog’s score to make both sides equally attractive for betting.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools, such as deposit limits and self‑exclusion, designed to keep betting safe and prevent harm.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, indicating a potential advantage.
- Vig
- The commission the sportsbook includes in the odds, effectively the price you pay for placing a bet.