Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections into a single wager, where all selections must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to teams in a match that removes the draw option, adjusting the odds to make both outcomes more balanced.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of deciding how much money to risk on bets and setting limits to avoid losing more than you can afford.
- Bet Settlement
- The process by which a bookmaker determines the result of a bet and calculates the winnings or losses after a match ends.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet on whether both teams will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event finishes, locking in a profit or cutting a loss based on current odds.
- Correct Score
- A bet on the exact final score of a match.
- Decimal Odds
- A way of expressing odds as a single number that includes the original stake; multiply your stake by this number to calculate total payout.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match (e.g., win or draw), increasing your chance of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that eliminates the draw outcome; you win if your team wins, and get your stake back if the match ends in a draw.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Free Bet
- A promotional offer that gives you a chance to place a bet without using your own money; any winnings are usually returned without the free bet stake.
- Handicap Betting
- A market where one team is given a disadvantage (or advantage) to level the playing field, affecting the odds and potential payouts.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is already in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Matched Betting
- A technique that uses free bets and promotions to guarantee a profit by covering all possible outcomes of an event.
- Maximum Payout
- The highest amount a bookmaker will pay out on a winning bet, regardless of the actual odds or stake.
- Odds Boost
- A promotion that increases the odds on a specific selection, offering a higher potential payout than the regular odds.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a specific statistic (usually total goals) will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Player Prop
- A bet on an individual player’s performance, such as goals, assists, or cards, independent of the match result.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A promotion that refunds your stake if the bet loses, usually as a free bet or bonus credit.
- Stake
- The amount of money you place on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you an expected advantage over the bookmaker.
- Vig
- The commission or fee that a bookmaker builds into the odds, representing the bookmaker’s profit margin.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is canceled and the stake is returned, usually because the event was postponed, canceled, or the market was not settled.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings derived from it.