Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines two or more selections into a single wager, where all selections must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A point-spread betting system that gives a virtual advantage or disadvantage to a team to level the playing field.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine multiple markets from a single match into one custom bet.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- A market where you bet on whether both teams will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that allows you to settle a bet before the event ends, either locking in a profit or cutting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet that requires you to predict the exact final score of a match.
- Decimal Odds
- A way of expressing odds as a single number that includes the original stake, used to calculate total returns.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes of a match (win/draw, draw/win, etc.) in one wager.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet where you back a team to win, and you get your stake back if the match ends in a draw.
- Expected Goals (xG)
- A metric that estimates the number of goals a team or player is likely to score based on the quality of their chances.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Free Bet
- A bonus bet provided by a sportsbook that can be used to place a wager without risking your own money.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that requires you to predict both the result at half-time and the final result of the match.
- Head-to-Head
- A comparison of the past performances of two teams or players in the same fixture.
- Hedge
- A strategy of placing an opposite bet to reduce risk or guarantee a profit regardless of the outcome.
- In-Play Betting
- Bets placed after the match has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Juice
- The commission or fee that a sportsbook adds to the odds of a bet, often reflected in the spread.
- Kelly Criterion
- A mathematical formula used to determine the optimal size of a bet based on perceived edge and odds.
- Margin
- The sportsbook’s built-in profit margin, usually expressed as a percentage, which affects the odds offered.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals, points, or other stats in a match will be above or below a set line.
- Parlay
- A bet that links multiple selections together, requiring each to win to get a payout, similar to an accumulator.
- RTP (Return to Player)
- The percentage of total money wagered that a casino game is expected to pay back to players over time.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, indicating potential profit.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings derived from it.