Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections into one wager, where all selections must win to get a return.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap betting system that removes the draw option and creates two possible outcomes instead of three.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside specifically for placing bets.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle your bet and take a profit or cut losses before the event finishes.
- Correct Score
- A bet predicting the exact final score of a match.
- Dead Heat
- When two or more selections tie in a market where only one winner is expected, resulting in reduced payouts.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match, increasing your chances of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet where you get your stake back if the match ends in a draw, and win if your chosen team wins.
- Each-Way
- A bet split into two parts: one for the selection to win and one for it to place, offering returns if it places.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Free Bet
- A bonus bet token that can be used to place bets but cannot be withdrawn as cash.
- Handicap Betting
- A bet that gives one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage to equalize the chances of winning.
- In-Play
- Bets that are placed after an event has started while it is still in progress.
- Juice
- The commission or fee that bookmakers build into their odds to ensure they make a profit.
- Lay Bet
- A bet that a specific outcome will NOT happen, typically placed on a betting exchange.
- Match Result
- A bet on which team will win a match or if it will end in a draw.
- Matched Bet
- A bet where the back and lay stakes are equal, eliminating the risk of loss.
- Odds
- The price or probability assigned to a betting outcome, determining how much you can win.
- Outright Bet
- A bet on the overall winner of a tournament, league, or competition rather than individual matches.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a specific statistic will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Single Bet
- A straightforward bet on just one selection to win.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- System Bet
- A bet that covers multiple combinations of selections, allowing some to lose and still win.
- Void Bet
- A bet that has been cancelled, with all stakes returned to the bettor.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet bonus funds before you can withdraw any winnings.