Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections into one wager, with winnings rolling over each win.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting, separate from everyday finances.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that lets you combine multiple markets from the same match into a single custom wager.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record that lists your selected bets, stake, and potential payout before you confirm the wager.
- Bonus Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings derived from it.
- Cash Out
- A feature allowing you to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or cutting a loss based on current odds.
- Closing Line
- The final odds or spread offered just before an event starts, often considered the most accurate reflection of expected outcomes.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes of a match, increasing the chance of winning.
- Enhanced Odds
- Promotional odds that are higher than the standard market price, offered for a limited time or specific event.
- Free Bet
- A token issued by a bookmaker that lets you place a wager without using your own money, with any winnings usually returned minus the free bet stake.
- Half-Time Bet
- A wager placed on the outcome of only the first half of a match, separate from the full‑time result.
- Handicap
- A point adjustment applied to a team’s final score to create a more balanced betting market.
- In-Play
- Another term for live betting, referring to odds and markets offered during the match.
- Line Movement
- The change in odds or point spreads over time as more bets are placed or new information becomes available.
- Live Betting
- Placing a wager on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Moneyline
- A straightforward bet on which team will win a match, without any point spread.
- Odds
- The numerical price of a bet, indicating how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be higher or lower than a number set by the bookmaker.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more individual wagers, all of which must win for the parlay to pay out.
- Prop Bet
- A side bet on a specific event within a match, such as which player scores first or how many yellow cards are given.
- Push
- A tie result in a point spread or over/under bet where the wager is refunded because the outcome exactly matches the line.
- Self-Exclusion
- A formal request to ban yourself from betting with a site for a set period, helping to control gambling habits.
- Spread Betting
- A wager that assigns a point advantage or disadvantage to a team, so the bet wins if the team covers the assigned margin.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is cancelled and the stake is returned, usually because the event did not occur as scheduled.