Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- American Odds
- Odds displayed as a positive or negative number, showing how much you win or need to stake per $100.
- Asian Handicap
- A type of bet that gives one team a virtual lead or deficit to balance the match, eliminating the draw option.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Slip
- The record or ticket that lists your selected bets and potential payout.
- Bonus
- Extra funds or free bets offered by a bookmaker to encourage betting.
- Bookmaker
- The company or service that accepts bets and sets the odds.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet on whether both teams will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle a bet early, either locking in a profit or cutting a loss before the match ends.
- Correct Score
- A bet predicting the exact final score of a match.
- Decimal Odds
- Odds expressed as a single number (e.g., 2.50) that includes the stake in the total return.
- Deposit Limit
- A cap you set on how much money you can deposit into your betting account in a given period.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds shown as a fraction (e.g., 3/2) that indicate the profit relative to the stake.
- Golden Boot
- A market to bet on which player will score the most goals in the tournament.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a bet after the match has started, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Moneyline
- A straightforward bet on which team will win the match, with odds reflecting each team's chance.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A multi‑selection bet similar to an accumulator, where each choice must be correct to win.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools designed to help you bet safely and avoid addiction.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A promotion that refunds your stake if the bet loses, usually as a free bet.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Unit
- A standard measurement of bet size, used to track performance and manage risk.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds appear higher than the true probability of the outcome, offering potential profit.
- Vigorish
- The commission or cut that a bookmaker takes, built into the odds to ensure profit.
- Wagering Requirement
- A condition that you must bet a certain amount before withdrawing bonus winnings.