Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that combines multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting system that gives a disadvantage to the favourite and removes the draw option, creating two possible outcomes.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that lets you combine different markets from the same match into one custom wager.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record that lists the selections, odds, and stake for a bet you intend to place.
- Bookmaker
- The company or platform that sets odds and accepts bets on sporting events.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- A market where you bet on whether both sides will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature allowing you to settle a bet before the event ends, either locking in a profit or cutting a loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes of a match, increasing your chance of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A wager where you pick a team to win; if the match ends in a draw, your stake is refunded.
- Each Way
- A bet split into a win part and a place part, paying out if your selection wins or finishes in the specified places.
- In-Play
- Betting that takes place after a match has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Juice
- The commission built into the odds that the bookmaker charges for taking your bet.
- Lay Betting
- Betting that a particular outcome will not happen, essentially acting as the bookmaker yourself.
- Margin
- The bookmaker's built-in advantage, expressed as a percentage, ensuring they profit over the long term.
- Odds
- The numerical expression of the likelihood of an outcome, determining how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a specific statistic, such as total goals, will be above or below a set line.
- Point Spread
- The handicap assigned to a team to level the odds, often used in North American sports betting.
- Price Boost
- A promotional increase of the odds for a selected market, offering a higher potential payout.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A promotion that refunds your first bet if it loses, usually up to a set amount.
- Stake
- The amount of money you wager on a bet.
- Surebet
- A situation where the odds across different bookmakers guarantee a profit regardless of the outcome.
- Tipster
- A person or service that provides predictions and advice on which bets to place.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an expected edge.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must play through a bonus before you can withdraw any winnings.