Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links together several selections; all must win for the bet to pay.
- Asian Handicap
- A bet that gives one team a goal advantage or disadvantage, removing the draw as an option.
- Bankroll Management
- The method of deciding how much money to risk and how large each bet should be.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine multiple selections from a single match into one custom bet.
- Bookmaker
- A company that sets odds and takes bets on sporting events.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet on whether each team will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the match ends, securing a profit or cutting a loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible results of a match, such as home win or draw.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal of the match.
- Free Bet
- A promotional credit that lets you place a bet without using your own money.
- Live Betting
- Placing a bet on a match while it is being played, with odds that change as the game goes on.
- Margin
- The bookmaker’s built-in profit, expressed as a percentage, which lowers the odds compared to fair odds.
- No Deposit Bonus
- A bonus given just for signing up, with no need to deposit any funds.
- Odds Comparison
- Checking odds from different bookmakers to find the best price for a bet.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher or lower than a set figure.
- Prop Bet
- A side bet on a specific event inside a match, such as the number of yellow cards or a player’s performance.
- Public Money
- The total amount wagered by casual bettors, often used to see where most people are betting.
- Reverse Line Movement
- When the odds move opposite to where most bets are placed, which can signal a bookmaker’s bias.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Steam
- Rapid movement of odds caused by a sudden wave of bets, usually indicating smart money.
- Tournament Outright
- A bet on which team will win the whole tournament, like the World Cup.
- Unit
- A standard size used to measure bets, usually a set percentage of your total budget.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds are better than the true chance of the outcome, giving you an edge.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet the bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.