Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Accumulator
- a bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for you to receive a payout.
- Asian Handicap
- a handicap applied to a team to remove the draw option, giving odds closer to 50/50.
- Bankroll
- the total amount of money you set aside for placing bets.
- Best Odds Guaranteed
- a promotion that ensures you receive the higher odds if the starting price is better than the odds you took.
- Bet Builder
- an online tool that lets you combine different markets from a single match into one wager.
- Bet Slip
- the digital record that lists your chosen bets and the potential return if they win.
- Cash Out
- a feature that lets you settle a bet before the match ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Double Chance
- a bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes of a match (e.g., win or draw).
- Draw No Bet
- a bet that returns your stake if the match ends in a draw, otherwise you win if your chosen team wins.
- Edge
- the perceived advantage you believe you have over the bookmaker’s odds on a particular outcome.
- Fixed Odds
- the odds that are set when you place a bet and stay the same regardless of later changes.
- Free Bet
- a bet credited to your account that you can use without risking your own money, usually with certain conditions.
- Handicap Betting
- a wager that gives one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage to make the odds more balanced.
- In-Play Betting
- placing bets on a match while it is already in progress.
- Juice
- the commission or margin a bookmaker adds to the odds, also called the "vig".
- Kelly Criterion
- a mathematical formula that calculates the optimal proportion of your bankroll to bet based on your edge.
- Lay Bet
- a bet that a specific outcome will not happen, typically offered on betting exchanges.
- Moneyline
- a bet on which team will win the match outright, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Over/Under
- a bet on whether the total number of goals, points, or runs in a match will be more or less than a set figure.
- Parlay
- a bet that links multiple selections; all must win for a payout, similar to an accumulator.
- Point Spread
- a handicap given to the favorite team to level the betting field, used mainly in US sports.
- Price Boost
- a promotion that increases the odds on a specific selection, giving you a higher potential payout.
- Stake
- the amount of money you put on a bet.
- Value Bet
- a wager where you believe the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you a long-term edge.
- Wagering Requirement
- the total amount you must bet before any bonus funds can be withdrawn.