Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- American Odds
- Odds displayed as a positive or negative number; positive shows profit on a $100 bet, negative shows how much you must bet to win $100.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap bet that uses half‑goal or quarter‑goal lines to eliminate the draw and provide two possible outcomes.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for placing bets.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle your bet before the event ends, letting you take a reduced payout rather than waiting for the final result.
- Decimal Odds
- Odds expressed as a single number that includes your stake; multiply your bet by this number to calculate total return.
- Deposit Limit
- A setting that caps the amount of money you can deposit into your account within a chosen time frame.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds shown as a fraction, such as 5/1; the first number shows profit you win for each unit of the second number wagered.
- Futures
- A bet placed on an outcome that will be decided later, such as which team will win the World Cup.
- Handicap
- A bet that gives one team a fictional goal or point advantage to make the odds more balanced.
- Implied Probability
- The chance of an outcome calculated from the odds, expressed as a percentage; helps you see if a bet offers value.
- Juice
- The commission or fee a sportsbook includes in the odds, which reduces potential payouts.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Moneyline
- A bet that picks which team will win the match, with odds shown as a positive or negative number.
- Outright
- A bet on a team or player to win a tournament or league, rather than a single match.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher or lower than a set figure.
- Overround
- The total of all implied probabilities in a market exceeding 100%; the excess represents the bookmaker’s margin.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for you to receive a payout, which is larger than betting each separately.
- Prop Bet
- A bet on a specific event inside a match, like which player scores first or how many yellow cards are given.
- Same-Game Parlay
- A parlay that combines multiple prop bets from a single match, offering higher odds for a combined prediction.
- Self-Exclusion
- A tool that lets you voluntarily block yourself from betting on the site for a set period.
- Single Bet
- A straightforward bet on one selection; you win if that selection wins.
- System Bet
- A bet that covers multiple combinations of selections, allowing you to win even if some of your picks lose.
- Unit
- A standard portion of your bankroll, often expressed as a percentage, used to size your bets consistently.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability suggests, giving you an expected long‑term advantage.
- Wagering Requirement
- A condition that states how many times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it.