Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Accumulator
- Accumulator is another term for a parlay, where winnings from one bet are placed on the next bet.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total amount of money you have set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- Bet builder is a feature that lets you combine different markets from a single match into one custom wager.
- Bonus
- Bonus is extra funds or free bets added to your account, often subject to terms and conditions.
- Cash Out
- Cash out lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Free Bet
- Free bet is a token you can use to place a bet without risking your own money; any winnings are usually yours to keep.
- Futures
- Futures are bets placed on events that will be decided later, such as which team will win the tournament.
- House Edge
- House edge is the mathematical advantage the sportsbook has over the long term, expressed as a percentage.
- Juice
- Juice, also called vig, is the commission the sportsbook takes on a bet, built into the odds.
- KYC
- KYC stands for Know Your Customer, a process where the sportsbook verifies your identity to prevent fraud.
- Live Betting
- Live betting allows you to place bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that change during the game.
- Moneyline
- Moneyline is a bet on which team or player will win a match, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- Odds represent the probability of a specific outcome and determine how much you can win if your bet is correct.
- Odds Boost
- Odds boost is a promotion that increases the odds on a specific bet, giving you a higher potential payout.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under is a bet on whether the total points, goals, or other stats in a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- Parlay combines multiple bets into one; all selections must win for the parlay to pay out, offering higher odds.
- Regulated Operator
- Regulated operator is a licensed sportsbook that follows laws and standards to protect consumers.
- Responsible Gambling
- Responsible gambling refers to practices and tools that help you stay in control of your betting activity.
- Rollover
- Rollover is the total amount you must wager before you can withdraw a bonus or winnings from a free bet.
- RTP
- RTP, or return to player, indicates the percentage of total bets a game returns to players over time.
- Self-Exclusion
- Self-exclusion is a tool that lets you block yourself from betting on the platform for a set period.
- Spread
- Spread, also called point spread, is a handicap given to the underdog to make the contest more even for betting.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you wager on a bet.
- Wagering Requirement
- Wagering requirement is the number of times you must bet a bonus before you can withdraw any winnings.