Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- AML
- Anti‑Money Laundering – regulations and procedures that detect and prevent the use of betting accounts for illegal money transfers.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap that eliminates the draw outcome by using half‑ or quarter‑goal lines, balancing uneven matchups.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting, used to manage stakes and losses.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine multiple markets from the same match into a single custom bet.
- Bonus
- An extra fund credited by the sportsbook, often subject to conditions before withdrawal.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or cutting a loss.
- Deposit Limit
- A cap on how much money you can add to your account within a chosen time frame, promoting responsible spending.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (win/draw/win) in a match.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that returns your stake if the match ends in a draw; you win if your chosen team wins.
- Free Bet
- A promotional bet that allows you to place a wager without using your own money; any winnings are usually returned without the stake.
- Futures
- A bet placed on the outcome of a tournament or award before it starts, often with long odds.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a wager on a match while it is ongoing, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Juice
- The commission or fee that a bookmaker adds to the odds, typically reflected in the spread or line.
- KYC
- Know Your Customer – the process of verifying a bettor’s identity to prevent fraud and ensure legal compliance.
- Moneyline
- A bet that picks the outright winner of a match, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- The numerical representation of the likelihood of an outcome, determining how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total combined score of a match will be higher or lower than a number set by the bookmaker.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, offering higher odds.
- Partial Cash Out
- A feature that lets you cash out only part of your stake, leaving the remainder active.
- Self‑Exclusion
- A voluntary program that lets you block yourself from placing bets for a set period, helping to control gambling behavior.
- Spread
- A point handicap set by the bookmaker to equalize the teams, requiring the favorite to win by a certain margin.
- Stake
- The amount of money you wager on a single bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, indicating a potential advantage for the bettor.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before it can be withdrawn as real money.