Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, and odds multiply together.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting style that gives a virtual advantage to the underdog and removes the draw option, creating two possible outcomes.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you set aside exclusively for betting; managing it helps keep losses in check.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that lets you combine multiple markets from the same match into a single custom wager.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record that lists the selections you intend to bet on, the odds, and the potential payout.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- A market where you bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet early, either locking in a profit or cutting losses before the event ends.
- Correct Score
- A bet that requires you to predict the exact final score of a match, offering high odds for precise predictions.
- Decimal Odds
- Odds expressed as a single number (e.g., 2.50) that includes the stake; multiply your wager by this figure for total return.
- Dutching
- A betting strategy that divides your stake across several outcomes so that each possible result yields a profit, often used when you want to cover multiple options in the same market.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds shown as a fraction (e.g., 3/1) that indicate how much profit you’ll make per unit staked.
- Free Bet
- A bet credit you can use without risking your own money; winnings are usually paid out, not the free bet stake.
- Handicap Betting
- A wager that assigns a point or goal deficit or surplus to a team, shifting the odds to make the match more even.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets after the match has started, with odds that update in real time as the game unfolds.
- Juice
- The commission a bookmaker adds to the odds, often referred to as vig or the cut, which ensures the house profit.
- Moneyline
- A straightforward bet on which team will win the match, with odds reflecting the outright chance of each side.
- Outright Bet
- A wager on who will win the entire tournament, such as picking the World Cup champion before the event starts.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored will be higher (over) or lower (under) than a set line.
- Point Spread
- A line set by the bookmaker to make the favorite and underdog equally attractive, requiring the favorite to win by a margin.
- Push
- A tie result in a market where the line was exactly met, leading to the stake being refunded to the bettor.
- Rollover Requirement
- The number of times a bonus must be wagered before you can withdraw any winnings derived from it.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet; it determines the size of potential winnings or losses.
- Value Bet
- A wager where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you a theoretical edge over time.
- Void
- A cancelled bet where the stake is returned in full, often due to a match being postponed or a market not being settled.
- Winning Margin
- A bet on how many goals a team will win by, such as a 2‑goal or 3‑goal margin.