Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A point spread that eliminates the draw outcome, giving a team a fractional advantage or disadvantage.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you create a custom bet by combining different outcomes of a single match.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record that lists your selected bets and the amount you plan to wager.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Clean Sheet
- A bet on whether a team will finish a match without conceding any goals.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes of a match, such as a home win or a draw.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that refunds your stake if the match ends in a draw, otherwise you win if your chosen team wins.
- Edge
- The perceived advantage a bettor believes they have over the bookmaker’s odds.
- Free Bet
- A promotional token that allows you to place a bet without using your own money.
- Handicap
- A scoring adjustment given to a team to level the playing field for betting purposes.
- In-Play
- Bets placed after the match has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Margin
- The bookmaker’s built‑in profit margin, expressed as a percentage, included in the odds.
- Odds
- The probability of an outcome expressed as a number, determining how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a specific statistic, such as total goals, will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Price Boost
- A promotional increase of the odds on a specific selection, offered by the sportsbook.
- Punter
- A person who places bets.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Tip
- A prediction or recommendation provided by an expert or service.
- Underdog
- The team or player expected to lose, often with higher odds and a larger potential payout.
- Void
- A bet that is cancelled and the stake is returned, usually because a match was postponed or a rule changed.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.
- Welcome Bonus
- A promotional offer that matches a new user’s first deposit or provides free bets.
- World Cup Outright
- A bet on which team will win the entire tournament, rather than a single match.