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 accumulator to pay, and winnings roll over from one selection to the next.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap bet that eliminates the draw by giving the underdog a half-goal or whole-goal head start, making both sides equally attractive.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting, used to decide how much you can safely wager over time.
- Both Teams To Score
- A prediction that each side will 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, locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on the current odds.
- Correct Score
- A wager that requires you to predict the exact final score of the match, like 2-1 or 3-0.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible match outcomes, such as home win or draw, increasing your chances of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A two-outcome bet where you pick a team to win; if the match ends in a draw, your stake is refunded.
- Free Bet
- A bet credit you can use to place a wager; if you win, you receive the profit but the original stake is not returned.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A combined bet where you forecast the result at both half-time and full-time, offering higher odds for accurate predictions.
- Hedging
- Placing a second bet on the opposite outcome to lock in a profit or reduce risk after your original bet has moved in your favor.
- In-Play
- Betting on a match while it is happening, with odds that change in real time as the game progresses.
- Kelly Criterion
- A mathematical formula that calculates the optimal size of a bet based on your edge, aiming to grow your bankroll over the long term.
- KYC
- Know Your Customer; a verification process where the betting site checks your identity and age to meet legal and regulatory standards.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds shown as a positive or negative number that tells you how much you could win.
- No Deposit Bonus
- A promotional credit given just for signing up, allowing you to bet without using your own money, often with attached wagering rules.
- Odds Margin
- The built-in profit the bookmaker includes in the odds, often called 'juice' or 'vig', which lowers the true probability reflected by the odds.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be over or under a number set by the bookmaker.
- Overround
- The total implied probability of all possible outcomes in a market adding up to more than 100%, representing the bookmaker's margin.
- Responsible Gambling
- Policies and tools, such as deposit limits and time-outs, designed to keep betting safe and prevent problem gambling.
- Self-Exclusion
- A tool that lets you block your own account from betting for a set period or permanently, helping you control gambling behavior.
- Spread
- A point-spread bet that gives the favored team a handicap, requiring them to win by more than the spread for the bet to pay off.
- Unit
- A standard bet size, usually a small percentage of your bankroll, used to keep your stakes consistent and reduce risk.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you a potential edge over the bookmaker.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings earned from that bonus.