Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Stadium View.
- Bad Beat
- A loss on a bet that seemed very likely to win due to an unexpected turn in the final moments.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside exclusively for placing bets.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle an active bet early for a reduced payout rather than waiting for the final result.
- Deposit Match
- A bonus that matches a percentage of your initial deposit, subject to wagering conditions.
- Futures
- A long-term bet on an outcome that will be decided over the course of the tournament, like who wins the World Cup.
- Hedge
- Betting on the opposite side of an existing bet to either reduce potential loss or secure guaranteed profit.
- Juice
- The built-in commission the sportsbook charges on every bet, typically around 10% of the wager.
- KYC (Know Your Customer)
- The identity verification process required by law to confirm you are who you claim to be.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is actively being played, with odds that update in real time.
- Lock
- Slang for a bet that is considered almost certain to win.
- Moneyline
- A straightforward bet on which team will win the match, with odds reflecting each team's chances.
- Odds Movement
- Changes in betting odds over time due to betting volume, team news, or other factors.
- Over/Under
- A bet predicting whether the combined score will be higher or lower than a number set by the sportsbook.
- Parlay
- A single bet combining two or more outcomes, which pays out only if every selection wins.
- Point Spread
- The margin of victory that the favorite must win by for a bet on them to pay out.
- Prop Bet
- A wager on a specific detail within a match, such as which player scores first or how many yellow cards occur.
- Push
- When the final result exactly matches the point spread or total, causing the bet to be void and stakes returned.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools designed to help players maintain control and avoid problematic betting behavior.
- RTP
- The theoretical percentage of all wagered money that a game returns to players over time.
- Self-Exclusion
- A player protection tool that allows you to block your own account for a set period or permanently.
- Steam
- When a large volume of bets causes the odds to shift quickly and significantly.
- Underdog
- The team considered less likely to win, offering higher odds and a bigger potential payout.
- Volatility
- A measure of how risky a game is, indicating how unpredictable its payout patterns are.
- Wagering Requirement
- The condition that bonus funds must be wagered a certain number of times before any winnings can be withdrawn.