Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections into one wager; all selections must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting system that gives a advantage or disadvantage to a team to level the playing field, eliminating the draw option.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting; managing it responsibly helps avoid overspending.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you create a custom bet by combining different markets from a single match.
- Both Teams To Score
- A market where you bet on whether both teams will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A function that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, either securing a profit or minimizing a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet that predicts the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (home win/draw, away win/draw, or win for either side) in a match.
- Draw No Bet
- A wager that eliminates the draw outcome; if the match ends in a draw, the stake is refunded.
- First Goalscorer
- A player prop bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Goal Line
- The total number of goals set for a match; you bet on whether the total will be over or under that line.
- In-Play
- Betting that takes place while a match is ongoing, with odds that update as the action unfolds.
- Juice
- The commission or margin that a bookmaker takes on a bet, usually reflected in the odds.
- Lay
- To bet against an outcome happening; in betting exchanges, you can lay a selection.
- Market
- A specific betting option or category, such as match result, total goals, or player prop.
- Odds
- The numerical representation of the likelihood of an outcome; determines how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Parlay
- A bet that links multiple selections together, requiring all to win to receive a payout, offering higher odds than single bets.
- Punter
- A person who places bets; often used in the UK and other regions.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A promotion that refunds your stake if the bet loses, typically up to a set amount.
- Stake
- The amount of money you wager on a bet.
- Underdog
- The team or player expected to lose; odds are higher, offering larger potential returns.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, suggesting an edge.
- Void
- A bet that is canceled and the stake is returned, usually due to a match being postponed or a rule violation.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must turnover a bonus or free bet before you can withdraw any winnings.