Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting system that eliminates the draw outcome and gives each team a +/- goal handicap.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- A feature allowing you to combine multiple markets from a single event into one wager.
- Bookmaker Margin
- The built-in advantage a bookmaker includes in the odds, ensuring profit over the long term.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet early for a reduced payout, locking in profit or limiting loss.
- Cashback
- A refund of a portion of your losses over a set period, credited as bonus funds or real cash.
- Dutching
- Placing multiple bets on different outcomes of the same event to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Free Bet
- A token offered by a sportsbook that lets you place a bet without using your own money; winnings are usually returned minus the stake.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is already in progress, with odds that update in real time.
- Kelly Criterion
- A formula that calculates the optimal percentage of your bankroll to wager based on perceived value.
- KYC
- The process of verifying a player's identity and age to comply with legal and regulatory standards.
- Lay Bet
- A bet that a specific outcome will not happen, typically offered on betting exchanges.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win a match outright, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- No Deposit Bonus
- A promotion that credits you with bonus funds or free bets without requiring an initial deposit.
- Odds
- The numerical expression of how likely an outcome is, used to calculate potential payout.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total score of a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to the favorite team to level the betting field, indicated by a margin of points.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools—such as deposit limits, reality checks, and support resources—designed to keep betting safe and enjoyable.
- RTP
- The theoretical percentage of total wagered money that a game will return to players over time.
- Self-Exclusion
- A voluntary option that blocks your account from betting for a chosen time period, helping you control gambling habits.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a particular bet.
- Unit
- A standardized bet size used to manage risk across a series of wagers.
- Volatility
- A measure of how erratic a game's payouts are, ranging from low (frequent small wins) to high (large but rare wins).
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.