Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Anytime Goal Scorer
- A bet on a player scoring at any point during the match.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap system that eliminates the draw option and gives a half‑goal advantage to the underdog.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets.
- Bonus
- Extra funds or free bets offered by a sportsbook, often subject to conditions before withdrawal.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet on whether each team will score at least one goal in the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the match ends, locking in a profit or cutting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet that predicts the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes of a match, increasing your chance of winning.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Futures Bet
- A bet placed on the outcome of a tournament or award before it starts, often with higher odds.
- Half-Time Bet
- A wager on the outcome of only the first half of a match.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets on events while the match is already in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Line Movement
- The change in betting odds or spreads over time as more bets are placed or new information emerges.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds shown as a price for each side.
- Odds
- The numerical expression of how likely an outcome is, determining 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 set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections, and all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Payout
- The total amount you receive when a bet wins, including the original stake and profit.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to the favorite team to level the playing field, requiring them to win by a certain margin.
- Prop Bet
- A wager on a specific event within a match, such as which player scores first or how many yellow cards.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Total Goals
- The combined number of goals both teams score, used for over/under bets.
- Value Bet
- A wager where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you an edge.
- Vig
- The commission charged by the bookmaker, built into the odds, shown as a percentage of your stake.