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 together.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to a team to level the match, often using whole or half numbers to eliminate draws as an outcome.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of setting a budget for betting and deciding how much to wager on each bet to avoid losing too much.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that lets you combine different markets from a single match into one custom bet.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record on a betting site that lists the selections, odds, and stake before you confirm a wager.
- Bonus Rollover
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings derived from it.
- Both Teams to Score
- A bet that wins if both sides score at least one goal during the match, regardless of the final result.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, either locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- 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 where you win if your chosen team wins, and you get your stake back if the match ends in a draw.
- Each Way
- A two-part bet consisting of a win bet and a place bet, paying out if the selection wins or finishes in a specified place.
- Expected Goals
- A metric that estimates the number of goals a team is likely to score based on the quality of its shots.
- Fixed Odds
- The odds set by the bookmaker at the time of bet placement, remaining unchanged regardless of later market moves.
- Goal Line
- A line set by the bookmaker for total goals in a match; you bet on whether the total will be over or under that line.
- Half Time/Full Time
- A bet that requires you to predict both the result at halftime and the final result of the match.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets on a match after it has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Margin
- The built-in advantage a bookmaker includes in the odds, ensuring they make a profit regardless of the outcome.
- Odds Comparison
- The process of checking the odds offered by different bookmakers to find the best possible price for a bet.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals (or points) in a match will be higher or lower than a figure set by the bookmaker.
- Parlay
- A bet that combines multiple selections into one wager; all selections must win for a payout, similar to an accumulator.
- Price Boost
- A promotional offer where the bookmaker increases the odds on a specific selection for a limited time.
- Push
- A tie in a bet where the stake is returned because the result matches the line exactly.
- Round Robin
- A series of smaller parlays created from a list of three or more selections, covering all possible combinations.
- 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, suggesting a potential edge.