Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links several selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, multiplying the odds.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to a team to level the playing field, often with half-goal increments to avoid draws.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets, separate from everyday expenses.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine multiple selections from the same match into one wager.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Decimal Odds
- A way to express odds as a single number (e.g., 2.50) that includes the stake in the total payout.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet where you pick a team to win; if the match ends in a draw, your stake is refunded.
- Edge
- An advantage you believe you have over the bookmaker's odds, often based on analysis.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds shown as a fraction (e.g., 3/1) that tells you how much profit you make for each unit wagered.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that combines the result at half-time and the final result of the match.
- In-Play
- Bets placed after an event has started, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Kelly Criterion
- A mathematical formula that calculates the optimal size of a bet based on your perceived edge.
- Lay
- To bet against a particular outcome, acting as the bookmaker by accepting other bettors' stakes.
- Market
- A category of bets available for a particular sport or event, such as match result or total goals.
- Moneyline
- A type of bet that picks the outright winner of a match without a point spread.
- Odds
- A number that shows how much you can win relative to your stake, reflecting the likelihood of an outcome.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of points, goals, or other stats will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Point Spread
- A margin set by the bookmaker that a team must win or stay within for a bet to pay out.
- Pre-Match
- Bets placed before the event begins, based on the announced odds.
- Price
- The odds offered for a selection, indicating the potential return on a bet.
- Rollover
- The number of times you must wager a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds appear higher than the true probability of the outcome, offering a positive expected return.
- Vig
- The commission or cut a bookmaker charges built into the odds, usually reflected as a percentage.