Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Age Verification
- The process of confirming that you are of legal gambling age before you can create an account or bet.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread bet that eliminates the draw option and gives a half‑goal or quarter‑goal advantage to one team.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets; managing it helps keep gambling sustainable.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine multiple outcomes from the same match into a single custom wager.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or reducing a loss based on current odds.
- Deposit Limit
- A tool that lets you set a maximum amount you can deposit within a chosen period to control spending.
- Free Bet
- A promotional token that allows you to place a bet without using your own money; any winnings are usually yours, minus the free bet stake.
- Hedging
- Placing a bet on the opposite outcome to an existing bet to secure a profit or minimise a loss.
- House Edge
- The built‑in advantage that the sportsbook or casino holds, expressed as a percentage of each bet.
- Juice
- The commission or fee that a sportsbook charges on a bet, usually built into the odds.
- KYC
- Know‑Your‑Customer is the procedure of verifying a player’s identity and financial information to prevent fraud and ensure safety.
- Licensed Operator
- A gambling company that holds a valid government licence, guaranteeing it meets regulatory standards for fairness and protection.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number indicating the payout.
- Odds
- The numerical representation of the likelihood of an outcome, determining how much a winning bet pays out.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals/scores in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the parlay to pay out, increasing the potential payout.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to the favorite team to level the playing field, requiring them to win by a certain margin for the bet to win.
- RTP
- Return‑to‑Player is the percentage of total bets a game will pay back to players over time; higher RTP means better odds.
- Self‑Exclusion
- A self‑imposed ban that prevents you from accessing your account for a specified time, helping you take a break.
- Single Bet
- A straightforward bet on a single outcome, such as a team to win, with no combined selections.
- Stake
- The amount of money wagered on a single bet.
- Volatility
- A measure of how much a game’s payouts fluctuate; high volatility means bigger but less frequent wins.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet the bonus amount before withdrawing any winnings derived from it.
- Welcome Bonus
- A promotional offer for new customers, often a matched deposit or free bets, subject to terms.