Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines several selections into one, with winnings multiplied across all choices.
- Arbitrage
- The practice of betting on all possible outcomes of an event across different sportsbooks to guarantee a profit.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap system that eliminates the draw by giving a fractional advantage or disadvantage to each team.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting, used to manage stakes and losses.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine multiple markets from the same match into a single customized wager.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- A bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on current odds.
- Correct Score
- A wager predicting the exact final score of a match.
- First Goalscorer
- A prop bet on which player will score the opening goal of the match.
- Futures
- A bet placed on an outcome that will be decided later in the tournament, such as who wins the World Cup.
- Goal Line
- The line set by the sportsbook for the total number of goals in a match, similar to an Over/Under but often used in Asian markets.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that combines the outcome at halftime and the final result, requiring both predictions to be correct.
- Hedge
- Placing a second bet on the opposite outcome to reduce risk or secure a guaranteed profit after an original bet.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a bet after a match has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win a match, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number indicating the payout.
- Over/Under
- A wager on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the parlay to pay out, offering higher odds.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to the underdog and a disadvantage to the favorite to level the playing field for betting purposes.
- Prop Bet
- A bet on a specific event within a match, such as which player scores first or how many yellow cards are given.
- Push
- A tie outcome where the bet is refunded, because the result exactly matches the set line or total.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A promotion that refunds your stake if the bet loses, usually as a free bet or bonus credits.
- Stake
- The amount of money wagered on a single bet.
- Vig/Juice
- The commission charged by the sportsbook on a bet, built into the odds to ensure a profit.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings derived from it.