Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- An accumulator combines two or more selections into a single bet; all of them must win for you to receive a payout, which multiplies the odds.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian handicap eliminates the draw by using half‑ or quarter‑goal lines, letting you bet on two outcomes instead of three.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total money you set aside for betting, separate from everyday expenses.
- Bet Slip
- A Bet Slip is a digital record that lists the selections you intend to bet on, their odds, and the potential payout.
- Both Teams To Score
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS) is a wager on whether each side will find the net at least once during the match.
- Cash Out
- Cash Out lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on the current odds.
- Correct Score
- Correct Score bets ask you to predict the exact final score of a game, such as 2‑1, with higher odds for less likely results.
- Decimal Odds
- Decimal odds show the total payout (including your stake) as a single number; the higher the number, the larger the potential win.
- First Goalscorer
- First Goalscorer is a bet on which player will score the first goal in a match; if the player doesn’t score, the bet loses.
- Fractional Odds
- Fractional odds express profit as a fraction of the stake; for example, 5/1 means you win five units for each unit wagered.
- Free Bet
- A Free Bet is a credit you can use to place a wager without risking your own money; winnings are usually paid out without returning the stake.
- Handicapping
- Handicapping is the analysis of team form, player stats, and other factors to judge the true probability of outcomes and spot value.
- In-Play Betting
- In-Play Betting, also called live betting, allows you to place or change bets after the match has started, with odds that shift as the game progresses.
- Juice
- Juice, also called vigorish, is the commission the bookmaker builds into the odds, ensuring the sportsbook makes a profit over time.
- Moneyline Odds
- Moneyline odds, used mainly in the US, show how much you must bet to win $100 or how much you win if you bet $100.
- Odds
- Odds tell you how much money you can win for each unit you bet, based on how likely an outcome is.
- Odds Boost
- An Odds Boost is a promotion that raises the odds on a specific selection, offering a bigger potential win for the same stake.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under is a bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be more (over) or less (under) than a set line.
- Parlay
- A parlay links multiple picks together, requiring every selection to win for a return, and it multiplies the odds to create larger potential winnings.
- Payout
- Payout is the total amount you receive if your bet wins, including your original stake plus any profit.
- Point Spread
- A point spread gives the underdog a fictional advantage (or the favorite a handicap) to make both outcomes equally attractive for betting.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Value Bet
- A Value Bet occurs when the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you an expected edge.
- Wagering Requirement
- Wagering Requirement is the number of times you must bet a bonus or free bet before any winnings can be withdrawn.