Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that combines multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Arbitrage
- Betting on all possible outcomes of an event across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to a team to level the match, eliminating the draw option.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine multiple related selections from the same match into one bet.
- Both Teams to Score
- A bet on whether each team will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle your bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet that predicts the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match (e.g., home win or draw).
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that refunds your stake if the match ends in a draw, otherwise you win on the chosen side.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in the match.
- Line
- The set of odds or point totals offered for a particular betting market.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that change as the game unfolds.
- Market
- A specific betting option or category, such as match winner, total goals, or player props.
- Odds
- The number that tells you how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A type of accumulator where you combine two or more bets into one, with higher odds and higher risk.
- Payout
- The total amount of money you receive when a bet wins, including stake and profit.
- Pre-Match
- Bets placed before the match starts, based on the initial odds.
- Single Bet
- A bet placed on a single selection, with one outcome and one stake.
- Spread
- The points or goals handicap used to balance the chances of two teams in a bet.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- System Bet
- A bet that covers multiple combinations of selections, allowing you to win even if some selections lose.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you an edge.
- Vig
- The commission or cut that a bookmaker takes, built into the odds.