Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, multiplying the odds.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap system that eliminates the draw by giving a half‑goal or quarter‑goal start to one team, used to reduce the margin of victory.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for placing bets, used to manage how much you can afford to lose.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine multiple markets from the same match into a single custom wager.
- Both Teams To Score
- A wager on whether each side will find the net at least once during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Deposit Bonus
- An extra amount of funds added to your account when you make a deposit, usually subject to wagering conditions.
- Edge
- An advantage you have over the bookmaker, usually arising from better knowledge or more accurate odds assessment.
- Free Bet
- A promotional token the bookmaker gives you to place a bet without using your own money.
- In-Play Betting
- Bets placed after the match has started, with odds that update live as the game unfolds.
- Juice
- The commission the bookmaker charges on a bet, reflected in the odds.
- Lay Bet
- A bet that a particular outcome will not happen, typically used on betting exchanges where you act as the bookmaker.
- Line Movement
- Changes in the odds or spread over time, often caused by betting action or new information such as player injuries.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match outright, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- The price that tells you how much you can win relative to your stake, and how likely a particular outcome is according to the bookmaker.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher (over) or lower (under) than a set line.
- Parlay
- A multi‑selection bet where each choice must win for the parlay to succeed, combining the odds into a larger payout.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to the favorite team to level the playing field, expressed as a number of goals or points.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A bet that is refunded in cash if it loses, up to a specified amount, allowing you to try a wager without losing your stake.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Steam
- A rapid, large shift in odds caused by heavy betting on one side, signaling where most money is going.
- Unit
- A standard measurement of bet size, often a fixed percentage of your bankroll, used to keep wagers consistent.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, suggesting a positive expected return.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet the bonus funds before you can withdraw any winnings.