Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- American Odds
- Odds expressed as a positive or negative number, where positive indicates the underdog and negative indicates the favorite.
- Arbitrage
- Exploiting differences in odds across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of the outcome.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap applied to a team to eliminate the draw as a betting option, often with half or quarter goal lines.
- Both Teams to Score
- A bet on whether both teams will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cashback
- A percentage of net losses returned to the bettor, either as a bonus or real money, usually after a set period.
- Correct Score
- A bet predicting the exact final score of a match, offering higher odds due to the difficulty.
- Decimal Odds
- Odds expressed as a decimal number showing the total return per unit staked, including the original stake.
- Deposit Match
- A bonus that matches a percentage of the bettor's initial deposit, subject to wagering requirements.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match, such as home win or draw.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that refunds the stake if the match ends in a draw, essentially removing the draw as an outcome.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds expressed as a fraction showing the profit relative to the stake, common in UK betting.
- Free Bet
- A bet credited to an account that can be used without risking the bettor's own money, with winnings usually returned without the stake.
- Futures
- A bet on an event that will be decided in the future, such as which team will win the World Cup.
- Half Time/Full Time
- A bet on what the score will be at half time and what it will be at full time.
- KYC
- The process of verifying a customer's identity and age to prevent fraud and ensure legal compliance.
- Live Betting
- Betting on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match outright, with odds adjusted for each team's chances.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be over or under a specified number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines multiple selections, requiring all to win to receive a payout.
- Prop Bet
- A bet on a specific event within a match, such as which player scores first or how many cards are shown.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools designed to help bettors gamble safely, such as deposit limits and self-exclusion options.
- Rollover Requirement
- The number of times a bonus must be wagered before it can be withdrawn as real money.
- Self-Exclusion
- A voluntary ban that prevents a bettor from accessing their account for a specified period or indefinitely.
- Vigorish
- The commission charged by the bookmaker for taking a bet, typically built into the odds.