Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Accumulator
- Similar to a parlay, a multi‑selection bet where winnings from each win roll over to the next.
- Asian Handicap
- A split handicap betting line that reduces the possibility of a draw, used especially in soccer.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting, separate from everyday finances.
- Bookmaker Margin
- The built‑in profit margin in odds, also called ‘juice’ or ‘overround’, that ensures the bookmaker makes a profit.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet early, locking in a profit or loss before the event ends.
- Deposit Match
- A bonus that adds a percentage of your deposit amount to your betting account.
- Dutching
- Spreading a stake across multiple outcomes so that the profit is the same regardless of which one wins.
- Free Bet
- A promotional token that can be used to place a bet without risking your own money.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a bet after an event has started, with odds that update as the action unfolds.
- Kelly Criterion
- A mathematical formula used to determine the optimal size of a bet relative to your edge.
- KYC
- Know Your Customer; the process of verifying a bettor’s identity to comply with regulations.
- Lay Betting
- Betting against an outcome to happen, common on betting exchanges, essentially acting as the bookmaker.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win a match, regardless of the score margin.
- Odds
- The numerical expression of the likelihood of a particular outcome, used to calculate potential payouts.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Point Spread
- A handicap applied to the favored team to level the betting field, expressed as a plus or minus number.
- Provably Fair
- A system that uses cryptographic algorithms to prove that a bet’s outcome is random and fair.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools, such as deposit limits and reality checks, that help players stay in control of their betting.
- RTP
- Short for Return to Player; the theoretical percentage of total bets that a game pays back over time.
- Self‑Exclusion
- A voluntary program that blocks a player’s account for a set period, helping to control gambling.
- System Bet
- A combination of multiple parlays that allows you to win even if some selections lose.
- Totals
- A bet on whether the combined score of both teams will be over or under a set number.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, indicating a potential edge.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.