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, multiplying the odds.
- American Odds
- Odds expressed as a positive or negative number, showing how much you win on a 100-unit bet or how much you must stake to win 100.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap betting system that eliminates the draw by using whole, half, or quarter goal lines, often with reduced vig.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting, used to manage stakes and risk.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that allows you to combine different markets from the same match into one custom wager.
- Bet Slip
- The confirmation or record of your chosen bet, showing the selections, odds, and potential payout.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- A bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the match ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet that requires predicting the exact final score of a match.
- Decimal Odds
- A way of expressing odds as a single number, where the payout equals the stake multiplied by the odds.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that eliminates the draw option; you win if your team wins, and get your stake back if the match ends in a draw.
- Edge
- The statistical advantage a bettor believes they have over the bookmaker's odds.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds shown as a fraction, indicating the profit you make relative to your stake.
- Free Bet
- A bet credited by the sportsbook that can be used to place a wager without using your own money.
- Handicap Betting
- A bet that gives one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage to level the playing field, expressed as a goal margin.
- In-Play
- Betting on match outcomes after the game has started, with odds that update as the action unfolds.
- Juice
- The commission a bookmaker adds to the odds, also called vigorish, which ensures a profit margin.
- Match Odds
- The odds a bookmaker offers for a specific outcome of a match, such as a win, draw, or loss.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be more or less than a set number.
- Push
- A tie result in a bet where the wager is refunded because the outcome exactly matches the line.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools designed to help you stay in control of your betting activity and avoid harmful behavior.
- Stake
- The amount of money you wager on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an expected profit.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings derived from it.