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.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to a team to level the match, with half‑goal increments that can eliminate the draw.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of setting and sticking to limits on how much you wager to keep losses manageable.
- Bet Builder
- A feature allowing you to combine multiple markets from the same match into one custom wager.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet covering two of the three possible outcomes (win/draw/win) in a match.
- Each‑Way
- A two‑part bet where you back a team to win and also to place, with a fraction of the win odds paid if they finish in the top spots.
- Free Bet
- A credit given by the bookmaker that can be used to place a bet, with any winnings (but not the stake) returned.
- In‑Play
- Bets placed after the match has started, with odds that update as the action unfolds.
- Juice
- The commission or cut that the bookmaker takes, often reflected in the odds as a built‑in margin.
- Live Betting
- Another term for in‑play betting; wagers made while the game is in progress.
- Odds
- The numerical price that reflects the implied probability of an outcome and determines how much you can win.
- Outright Bet
- A wager on the overall winner of a tournament, league, or group rather than a single match.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a specific statistic (usually total goals) will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- Same as an accumulator; a single bet linking multiple selections that all must win.
- Price Boost
- A promotional increase of the odds on a chosen selection, offered by the bookmaker.
- Prop Bet
- A side bet on a specific event within a match, such as which player scores first or the number of yellow cards.
- Push
- A tie between the bettor and the bookmaker when the result lands exactly on the line, resulting in the stake being refunded.
- Risk‑Free Bet
- A promotional offer where your first bet is refunded (as a free bet or cash) if it loses.
- Spread
- The handicap line set by the bookmaker to balance the perceived difference in strength between two teams.
- Stake
- The amount of money you place on a bet.
- Straight Bet
- A single, uncomplicated wager on one outcome, not combined with any other selections.
- Void
- A bet that is cancelled and the stake returned, usually because the event did not occur as scheduled.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings derived from it.