Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections into one wager, where all selections must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting market that gives a virtual advantage or disadvantage to teams to level the playing field, reducing the possibility of a draw.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you create a custom bet by combining different outcomes from the same match into one slip.
- Bet Slip
- The online form where you confirm the selections and amount you want to wager before placing a bet.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle a bet before all events have concluded, either locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes of a match, increasing your chance to win.
- Draw No Bet
- A market where you back either team to win; if the match ends in a draw, the bet is refunded.
- Each Way
- A two-part bet where you wager on a selection to win and also to place (usually top 3), offering a payout if either part wins.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Fixed Odds
- The odds set at the time of bet placement, remaining unchanged regardless of later market movements.
- Free Bet
- A promotional token credited to your account that can be used to place a bet without using your own money.
- In-Play
- Bets placed after the match has started, with odds that update in real time as the game progresses.
- Juice
- The commission or fee that a bookmaker adds to the odds, typically reflected in the spread between the true probability and the offered odds.
- Moneyline
- A straightforward bet on which team will win the match, with no point spread involved.
- Odds Comparison
- A tool that displays the odds for the same event across different bookmakers, helping you find the best price.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals (or points) in a match will be higher or lower than a set figure.
- Parlay
- Another term for an accumulator; a single bet that links multiple selections, with winnings rolling over to the next selection.
- Price Boost
- A promotional increase of the odds for a specific selection, offered by the bookmaker to attract bets.
- Push
- A result where the bet is neither won nor lost, usually because the point spread or total hits exactly, leading to a refund.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, suggesting an edge over the bookmaker.
- Void
- A bet that is canceled and the stake is returned, often due to a match being postponed or a rule breach.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings derived from that bonus.