Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links two or more selections, with all selections needing to win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to a team expressed in whole or half goals, eliminating the draw as a betting outcome.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of setting a budget for betting and deciding how much to wager on each bet.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine multiple markets from a single event into one personalized wager.
- Cash Out
- A option to settle a bet early for a guaranteed amount before the event finishes.
- Correct Score
- A bet on the exact final score of a match, such as 2‑1 or 3‑0.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes of a match (e.g., home win or draw).
- Each-Way
- A two-part bet where you back a team to win and also to place, with the place part paying at a fraction of the odds.
- Even Money
- A bet where the potential profit equals the amount staked, expressed as odds of 2.00 (or 1/1).
- First Goalscorer
- A wager on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Free Bet
- A token or bonus bet that can be placed without using your own funds; winnings usually exclude the free bet stake.
- Handicapping
- The process of evaluating teams or players to estimate their likely performance and identify value bets.
- In-Play
- Bets placed after an event has started, with odds that update in real time as the action unfolds.
- Lay Bet
- A bet that a specific outcome will NOT happen, essentially acting as the bookmaker against the selection.
- Line Movement
- Changes in betting odds or point spreads that occur as more bets are placed or new information becomes available.
- Market
- A specific betting option or category on an event, such as match winner, total goals, or player props.
- Odds
- The numerical expression of the likelihood of an outcome, also indicating the potential payout relative to the stake.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a particular statistic (usually total goals) will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines multiple selections, with all selections required to win for a payout; similar to an accumulator.
- Price Boost
- A promotion that increases the odds on a specific selection for a limited time.
- Push
- A result where the bet is neither won nor lost, typically because the point spread or total hit exactly the line.
- Reload Bonus
- A bonus offered to existing customers when they deposit additional funds, often matching a percentage of the deposit.
- Units
- A standardized measurement of the size of a bet, used to track performance and manage risk across a betting portfolio.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is cancelled and all money returned, usually due to a rule violation, event cancellation, or specific market rule.