Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that combines two or more selections, and all of them must win for you to get a payout.
- Banker
- A strong selection chosen as a confident part of a multi‑selection bet, often used to increase the chance of a return.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of setting a budget for betting and only risking money you can afford to lose.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine multiple outcomes from the same event into a single custom bet.
- Bet Settlement
- The process of finalizing a bet’s outcome after the event ends and determining the winning amount.
- Betting Odds
- The number that shows how likely an outcome is and how much you can win if your bet is correct.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet before the event ends, letting you take a reduced win or cut your loss.
- Deposit Bonus
- Extra funds added to your account when you make a deposit, usually subject to wagering conditions.
- Favorite
- The team or player expected to win, usually with lower odds indicating a smaller potential payout.
- Free Bet
- A bonus bet credited by the operator that you can use to place a wager without using your own money.
- Handicap
- A points advantage given to one team to level the playing field, affecting the odds of the bet.
- In-Play Odds
- The changing odds offered during a live match, reflecting the current state of play.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is actually happening, with odds that change as the game progresses.
- Margin
- The built-in profit margin a bookmaker includes in the odds, expressed as a percentage of the true probability.
- Market
- A specific type of bet you can place, such as the winner of a match, total goals, or a player’s performance.
- Odds Boost
- A promotion that increases the odds on a specific selection, offering a higher potential return.
- Odds Format
- The way odds are displayed, such as decimal (e.g., 2.50), fractional (e.g., 3/2), or moneyline (e.g., +150).
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of points, goals, or other stats will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Payout
- The total amount of money you receive when a bet wins, including your original stake.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools, such as self‑exclusion and deposit limits, that help you stay in control of your betting activity.
- Single Bet
- A bet placed on just one selection, where the win depends only on that outcome.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Underdog
- The team or player expected to lose, usually with higher odds indicating a larger potential payout.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true chance of the outcome, giving you an edge over the bookmaker.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet the bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it.