Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Accumulator
- a bet that links multiple selections, all must win for a payout.
- Asian Handicap
- a spread that splits the line into two halves to reduce the chance of a draw.
- Bankroll
- the total amount of money set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- a feature that lets you combine several betting markets from one match into a single wager.
- Both Teams to Score
- a bet on whether both sides will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- an option to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Closing Line
- the final odds offered just before a betting market closes.
- Correct Score
- a wager on the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- a bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes of a match, such as win or draw.
- Edge
- a perceived advantage a bettor believes they have over the bookmaker’s odds.
- First Goal Scorer
- a bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Fold
- a term for each individual selection in a multi‑bet (e.g., a 4‑fold includes four selections).
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- a bet that predicts both the result at halftime and the final result.
- In-Play Betting
- placing a wager after a match has started, with odds that update during the game.
- Lay
- to bet against an outcome, essentially acting as the bookmaker for that selection.
- Margin
- the bookmaker’s built‑in profit margin, expressed as a percentage of the true odds.
- Market
- a specific betting option, such as match winner, total goals, or player prop.
- Odds
- the number that shows how likely an outcome is and determines how much you can win.
- Over/Under
- a bet on whether a statistic, usually total goals, will be above or below a set line.
- Push
- a tie result where the bet is refunded because the outcome exactly matches the line.
- Spread Betting
- a bet where the payout depends on how accurate your prediction is relative to the line.
- Stake
- the amount of money you place on a bet.
- Unit
- a standard size used to measure bets, helping you manage your bankroll and track performance.
- Void Bet
- a cancelled bet where all stakes are returned, usually because the event was postponed or a rule was broken.