Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting system that gives a virtual advantage or disadvantage to teams to level the match.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that lets you combine multiple outcomes from the same match into one wager.
- Betting Exchange
- A platform where bettors can back or lay outcomes against each other, acting as a market.
- Bookmaker
- A company or individual that sets odds and accepts bets on sporting events.
- Cash Out
- A feature allowing you to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible match outcomes (e.g., home win or draw).
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that returns your stake if the match ends in a draw; you win if your chosen team wins.
- First Goalscorer
- A wager on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Fixed Odds
- Odds that are set at the time of the bet and do not change after placement.
- Futures Bet
- A long‑term bet placed on an event that will be decided weeks or months later, such as the tournament winner.
- Goal Line
- A line set by the bookmaker for total goals in a match; you bet over or under that line.
- Half‑Time/Full‑Time
- A bet that predicts both the result at half‑time and the final result of the match.
- In‑Play Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is already in progress, with odds that update live.
- Juice (Vigorish)
- The commission or cut that the bookmaker takes on a losing bet, usually built into the odds.
- Lay Bet
- A bet that a particular outcome will not happen, essentially acting as the bookmaker on a betting exchange.
- Live Odds
- Updated odds offered during an ongoing match, reflecting the current state of play.
- Match Result
- A straightforward bet on which team will win or if the match will end in a draw.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals (or points) will be higher or lower than a set figure.
- Price Boost
- A special promotion that increases the odds on a specific selection for a limited time.
- Prop Bet
- A side wager on a specific event within a match, such as which player will be shown a yellow card.
- Scorecast
- A combination bet that predicts both the first goalscorer and the exact final score of the match.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is canceled and the stake is returned, usually because the event did not take place as scheduled.
- Winning Margin
- A bet on how many goals a team will win by, such as a 2‑goal margin.