Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that combines two or more selections, where all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap bet that splits the stake across two lines, eliminating the draw outcome and offering adjusted odds.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of setting a budget for betting and deciding how much to wager on each bet.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine multiple outcomes from the same match into a single custom bet.
- Bet Slip
- The electronic form that shows the selections you have made and the amount you are wagering.
- Bonus Wagering Requirement
- A condition that requires you to bet the bonus funds a certain number of times before you can withdraw any winnings.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting 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 (win, draw, loss) in a match.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet where you win if your team wins, and get your stake back if the match ends in a draw.
- Each-Way
- A bet that includes a win part and a place part, paying out if the selection wins or places.
- European Handicap
- A handicap bet that adds a whole‑number advantage or disadvantage to a team, keeping the draw as a possible outcome.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Free Bet
- A no‑cost bet credit given by the bookmaker, usually with terms such as a minimum odds requirement.
- Handicap Betting
- A bet that gives one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage to even the chances.
- In-Play Betting
- Betting on a match while it is actually taking place, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Live Odds
- The odds that change in real time during a match, reflecting the current state of play.
- Margin
- The built‑in percentage advantage a bookmaker includes in the odds, ensuring they make a profit.
- Odds Comparison
- The process of checking the odds offered by different bookmakers to find the best value for a bet.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals, points, or other stats will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Payout
- The total amount of money you receive when a bet wins, including your original stake.
- Price Boost
- A promotion that increases the odds on a specific selection, giving you a higher potential profit.
- Spread Betting
- A bet on whether a team’s performance will be above or below a predicted range, with profits or losses scaled to the degree of difference.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is cancelled, with the stake returned to the bettor and no outcome decided.