Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- A multi‑selection bet where the winnings from each pick are added to the stake for the next pick.
- Arbitrage
- Betting on all possible outcomes of an event across different bookmakers to lock in a guaranteed profit.
- Asian Handicap
- A split handicap using quarter‑goal lines that reduces the possible outcomes to two.
- Bankroll
- The total money you have set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine different betting markets from the same match into one wager.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet on whether each team will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle your bet early, either locking in a profit or cutting a loss before the event ends.
- Correct Score
- A bet on the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (win, draw, win) in a match.
- Dutching
- Spreading your stake across several outcomes in the same event so you guarantee a profit regardless of which one wins.
- Free Bet
- A bet credited to your account that you can place without using your own money, often with specific conditions.
- Handicap
- An advantage or disadvantage assigned to a team to adjust the odds.
- In-Play
- Placing bets on a match while it is already being played.
- Kelly Criterion
- A formula that calculates the best size of a bet based on your perceived edge.
- Margin (Juice)
- The bookmaker’s built‑in profit margin, expressed as a percentage of each bet.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds shown as a plus or minus number.
- Odds
- A number that shows how likely a particular outcome is and how much you can win.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total goals or points in a match will be more or less than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections, all of which must win for you to get paid.
- Payout
- The total amount you receive back when a bet wins, including your original stake.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A bet where you receive a refund of your stake if it loses, usually as a free bet.
- Spread
- A handicap that gives the underdog extra points to make the betting more even.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true chance of the outcome, giving you an edge.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet the bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.