Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Accumulator
- A bet that links multiple selections into one wager, with winnings rolling over from each winning pick.
- Anytime Goalscorer
- A bet that a chosen player will score at any point during the match.
- Arbitrage Betting
- Placing bets on all possible outcomes of an event across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap system that eliminates the draw outcome and offers two possible winning sides, often with half‑goal lines.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting, separate from everyday finances.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- A wager that both sides 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.
- Closing Line
- The final odds or spread offered just before an event starts, considered the most accurate market price.
- Correct Score
- A bet predicting the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet covering two of the three possible outcomes of a match (e.g., home win or draw).
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in the match.
- Futures
- A bet placed on an event that will be decided later, such as which team will win the tournament.
- Hedge Bet
- Betting on the opposite outcome of an earlier wager to secure profit or minimize loss.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a wager on a match after it has started, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Juice
- The commission charged by a bookmaker, usually built into the odds as an extra fee.
- Kelly Criterion
- A mathematical formula that suggests the optimal fraction of your bankroll to wager based on the edge you have.
- Line Movement
- The change in odds or point spreads over time as more bets are placed or new information emerges.
- Live Odds
- The changing odds offered during a live match, reflecting the current state of play.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds expressed as a number that shows how much you win per unit wagered.
- Over/Under
- A bet predicting whether the total number of goals or points in a match will be higher or lower than a set value.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to the underdog team to level the playing field, expressed as a number of goals or points.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools that help you stay in control of betting behavior and avoid harmful habits.
- Unit
- A standard amount of money used to size bets, often a fixed percentage of your bankroll.