Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Acca
- A single bet that links together two or more individual wagers, paying out only if every selection wins.
- Asian Handicap
- A point spread that eliminates the draw outcome by giving a half-goal advantage or disadvantage to each team.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of setting limits on how much you bet to protect your funds from rapid losses.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine multiple outcomes from a single match into one customized wager.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet early for a reduced payout before the event finishes.
- Double Chance
- A bet covering two of the three possible outcomes of a match, increasing your chance to win.
- Draw No Bet
- A wager where you get your stake back if the match ends in a draw, otherwise you win on your chosen team.
- Edge
- The statistical advantage a bettor believes they have over the bookmaker's odds.
- Evens
- Odds expressed as 2.00 in decimal form, meaning a winning bet doubles your stake.
- Free Bet
- A promotional token that lets you place a wager without using your own money; any winnings are usually returned, not the stake.
- Handicap
- An artificial advantage or disadvantage applied to a team to level the playing field for betting.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets after the match has started, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Juice
- The commission a bookmaker adds to the odds, ensuring a profit regardless of the result.
- Lay Bet
- A bet that a specific outcome will not happen, typically placed on a betting exchange.
- Moneyline
- A straightforward bet on which team will win the match, with odds reflecting the implied probability.
- No Deposit Bonus
- A bonus credited to your account just for signing up, allowing you to bet without depositing any of your own funds.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals (or points) in a match will be higher or lower than a set figure.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for a payout.
- Push
- When a bet is canceled and stakes are returned because the result exactly matched the line.
- Rollover Requirement
- The number of times you must wager a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.
- Spread
- The predicted margin of victory set by the bookmaker, used in point-spread bets.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a particular bet.
- Value Bet
- A wager where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, indicating a positive expected return.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is canceled and the stake refunded, usually because the match was postponed or a rule was broken.