Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Accumulator
- Accumulator is a single bet that links several selections; the winnings from each selection roll over to the next, creating a larger potential payout.
- Arbitrage
- Arbitrage involves betting on all possible outcomes of an event across different sportsbooks to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian handicap splits the handicap into two halves to eliminate the draw option, offering reduced odds and lower risk.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total amount of money you have set aside for betting, separate from your everyday finances.
- Both Teams To Score
- Both Teams To Score is a bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match, regardless of the final result.
- Cash Out
- Cash out lets you settle your bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on the current score.
- Futures
- Futures are bets placed on the outcome of a tournament or season, such as predicting the World Cup winner months in advance.
- Hedge
- Hedge is placing a second bet on the opposite outcome to reduce risk or lock in a profit after an initial bet.
- Juice
- Juice, also called vig, is the commission the sportsbook charges for taking your bet, built into the odds.
- KYC
- KYC stands for Know Your Customer, a process where the sportsbook verifies your identity to prevent fraud and ensure you are of legal age.
- Live Betting
- Live betting allows you to place bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that change as the game unfolds.
- Moneyline
- Moneyline is a bet on which team will win the match, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- Odds represent the likelihood of an outcome and determine how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under is a bet on whether the total number of goals (or points) in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Parlay
- Parlay combines multiple selections into one bet, offering higher payouts but requiring all selections to win.
- Payout
- Payout is the total amount you receive when a bet wins, including your original stake plus any profit.
- Point Spread
- Point spread is a handicap given to the underdog to level the betting field, requiring the favorite to win by a certain margin.
- Prop Bet
- Prop bet is a wager on a specific event within a match, such as which player scores first or how many yellow cards are given.
- Responsible Gambling
- Responsible gambling refers to practices and tools that help you stay in control of your betting activities and avoid harmful behavior.
- Self-Exclusion
- Self-exclusion is a voluntary option that allows you to block yourself from placing bets for a set period, helping you take a break from gambling.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you risk on a bet; your potential win is calculated from the stake multiplied by the odds.
- Value Bet
- A value bet occurs when the odds offered by the sportsbook are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you an expected edge.
- Void Bet
- A void bet occurs when a wager is cancelled and all money is returned, usually because the event was postponed or the market was invalidated.
- Wagering Requirement
- Wagering requirement is the number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings derived from it.