Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap bet that gives one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage to equalize the chances, used to remove the draw option.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine different markets from the same match into a single custom wager.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record where you enter the amount you want to stake on selected bets before confirming.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle your bet early for a reduced payout, either locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet predicting 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 returns your stake if the match ends in a draw, otherwise you win on the selected side.
- Each Way
- A two-part bet where you back a selection to win and also to place, with the place part paying a fraction of the odds.
- Enhanced Odds
- Special odds that are higher than the regular market, offered for a limited time to attract bets.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Free Bet
- A promotional credit you can use to place a bet without risking your own money, usually with certain conditions.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that requires you to predict both the result at half-time and the final result of the match.
- In-Play
- Bets placed after the match has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Lay
- To bet against a particular outcome happening, essentially acting as the bookmaker for that selection.
- Live Betting
- The practice of placing bets on a game while it is in progress, with odds that change in real time.
- Margin
- The built-in advantage a bookmaker includes in the odds, ensuring they make a profit over the long term.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals or points in a match will be above or below a set figure.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Push
- A tie result in a bet where the stake is returned and no winner is declared.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A wager where the odds offered are higher than the true probability suggests, giving an expected advantage.
- Void
- A bet that is canceled and the stake is refunded, usually due to a match being postponed or a rule breach.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must play through a bonus before you can withdraw any winnings.
- Welcome Bonus
- A promotional offer for new customers that matches a percentage of their first deposit as bonus funds.