Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap applied to a team to level the playing field, often eliminating the draw option.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Slip
- A record of the selections you have made and the amount you are wagering on them.
- Bookmaker Margin
- The built-in advantage a bookmaker includes in the odds, ensuring they make a profit.
- Both Teams To Score
- A market where you bet on whether both sides will find the net during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature allowing you to settle your bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet that predicts the exact final score of a match.
- Decimal Odds
- A way to express odds as a single number, where the total payout equals the stake multiplied by the decimal.
- Deposit Bonus
- Extra funds added to your account when you make a deposit, usually subject to conditions.
- Expected Value
- A measure of the average amount you can expect to win or lose per bet over time.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds shown as a fraction, indicating how much profit you make relative to your stake.
- Free Bet
- A no-cost bet credited to your account that you can use to place a wager.
- Halftime/Fulltime
- A wager that requires predicting both the score at halftime and the final result.
- Juice
- The commission or fee that a bookmaker charges, often reflected in the odds.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Moneyline Odds
- American-style odds that show how much you must bet (negative) or how much you win on a positive number.
- Odds Format
- The style in which betting odds are displayed, such as decimal, fractional, or moneyline.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a specific statistic, such as total goals, will be over or under a set number.
- Parlay
- A bet that combines two or more individual wagers, with winnings rolling over to the next selection.
- Single Bet
- A straightforward wager on a single outcome; you win if your prediction is correct.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability suggests, giving an edge.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is canceled and your stake is refunded, usually due to a match being postponed or a rule breach.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet the bonus amount before withdrawing any related winnings.