Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- 1X2 Betting
- A three‑way market where you pick either the home win (1), a draw (X) or the away win (2).
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Arbitrage Betting
- Betting on all possible outcomes of an event across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of result.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread that gives one team a fractional goal head start or deficit, making both sides have equal chance for betting.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of setting aside a specific budget for betting and only risking a small portion per bet.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine different markets from the same match into one wager.
- Bookmaker Margin
- The built‑in advantage a bookmaker includes in the odds, ensuring they make a profit over the long term.
- Both Teams to Score
- A wager on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet early for a reduced payout, locking in profit or limiting loss.
- Decimal Odds
- A way to express odds as a single number that includes the stake; multiply your stake by the decimal to see total return.
- Deposit Limit
- A cap you set on how much money you can deposit into your account within a chosen timeframe.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds shown as a fraction; the numerator shows potential profit relative to the denominator (the stake).
- Free Bet
- A promotional token that lets you place a bet without using your own money; any winnings are usually credited after the bet is settled.
- Hedging
- Placing an opposite bet to reduce risk or secure a profit on an existing wager.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a bet after the match has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Kelly Criterion
- A mathematical formula that calculates the optimal percentage of your bankroll to wager for maximum growth.
- Live Odds
- The constantly changing odds offered during a live match.
- Moneyline Odds
- Odds that indicate how much profit you make on a 100 unit bet, with positive or negative numbers.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be more or less than a set figure.
- Responsible Gambling
- Guidelines and tools to help players stay in control and avoid gambling‑related harm.
- ROI
- Return on Investment; the net profit or loss from betting relative to the total amount wagered.
- Self-Exclusion
- A voluntary ban you can place on your account to block access to betting for a set period.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability suggests, offering long‑term profit potential.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any related winnings.