Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Accumulator
- Similar to a parlay, this bet chains several outcomes together, multiplying the potential payout.
- Asian Handicap
- A two-way handicap that eliminates the draw option, using whole or half-goal lines to reduce ties.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets, separate from everyday finances.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet that each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature allowing you to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet predicting the exact final score of a match, offering higher odds for precise predictions.
- Double Chance
- A bet covering two of the three possible outcomes of a match, increasing your chances of winning.
- First Goalscorer
- A wager on which player will net the opening goal of the game.
- Goal Line
- The total number of goals set by the bookmaker for a match, similar to an Over/Under line.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that combines the result at halftime and the result at the final whistle.
- Handicap
- A disadvantage given to a team to balance the betting odds, expressed as a negative goal margin.
- In-Play
- Another term for live betting, referring to odds offered during the actual match.
- Juice (Vig)
- The commission the bookmaker charges on a bet, usually built into the odds as a small percentage.
- Line Movement
- Changes in the betting odds or spread over time, often caused by money wagered or new information.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match outright, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- The chance of an outcome happening, shown as a number that determines how much you can win.
- Over/Under
- A wager on whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher or lower than a set figure.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the parlay to pay out.
- Responsible Gambling Tools
- Features such as deposit limits, time‑outs, and self‑exclusion designed to help you stay in control of betting.
- Spread
- A points handicap that one team must cover for a bet on them to win.
- Staking Plan
- A strategy that determines how much to bet on each wager based on confidence or risk level.
- Unit
- A standardized amount of money used to measure the size of bets, typically a fraction of your bankroll.
- Value Bet
- A wager where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, suggesting an edge.