Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines two or more selections into a single wager, and all selections must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A point spread market that gives a virtual advantage or disadvantage to a team, eliminating the draw option and offering reduced odds.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money a bettor sets aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine multiple outcomes from the same match into a single custom bet.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet that wins if both sides score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle a bet before the event ends, taking a reduced payout instead of waiting for the final result.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match, such as home win or draw.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that refunds your stake if the match ends in a draw, otherwise you win on the team you chose.
- Each Way
- A two‑part bet where you back a team to win and also to place, with a payout if they finish in the top spots.
- European Handicap
- A handicap that adds or subtracts whole goals to a team’s score, with the draw still possible as a betting option.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that asks you to predict the score at half‑time and also at the end of the match.
- Juice
- The extra percentage added to the odds that the bookmaker takes as profit.
- Lay
- To bet against a particular outcome, acting as the bookmaker by offering odds to other bettors.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is already in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Odds
- The numerical price of a bet that shows how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Outright
- A bet on which team will win an entire tournament or competition, rather than a single match.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals, points, or events in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Point Spread
- A margin of victory that a team must cover for the bet to win, used mainly in US‑style betting.
- Push
- When a bet ends exactly on the line, resulting in a refund of the stake.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an expected profit.
- Void
- A bet that is cancelled and the stake is returned, usually because a match was postponed or a rule is applied.
- Wagering Requirement
- A condition that requires you to bet a certain amount before you can withdraw bonus winnings.
- Welcome Bonus
- A promotion that matches a percentage of your first deposit, giving extra funds to bet with.