Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Accumulator
- A bet that links multiple selections together, with winnings rolling over from one to the next.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap system that eliminates the draw outcome and gives a half‑goal or quarter‑goal advantage to the underdog.
- Back Bet
- Betting that an outcome will happen, the standard bet placed on a sportsbook.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine different markets from a single match into one custom bet.
- Bet Slip
- A record of the bets you have selected, showing the odds and potential payout before you confirm.
- Betting Exchange
- A platform where bettors can back and lay against each other, with no bookmaker setting the odds.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or loss.
- Closing Line
- The final odds offered just before an event starts; beating it is a sign of a sharp bet.
- Free Bet
- A promotional credit given by a sportsbook that can be used to place a bet, usually without returning the stake.
- In-Play
- Bets placed after a match has started, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- KYC
- The process of verifying a customer's identity to prevent fraud and comply with regulations.
- Lay Bet
- Betting that an outcome will not happen, effectively acting as the bookmaker on an exchange.
- Line Movement
- Changes in betting odds or spreads over time, often caused by money flow or new information.
- Moneyline
- A bet that picks the outright winner of a match, with odds shown as a positive or negative number.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a specific statistic, like total goals, will be above or below a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to each team to level the playing field, often used in football betting.
- RTP
- The percentage of total wagers that a casino game returns to players over time.
- Self-Exclusion
- A tool that lets you voluntarily block your own account for a set period to limit gambling.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability suggests, giving an expected edge.
- Vig
- The commission charged by a sportsbook, reflected in the odds as a built‑in profit margin.
- Wagering Requirement
- A condition that requires you to bet a multiple of a bonus amount before withdrawing any winnings.