Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Acca
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap applied to each team, expressed in whole or half goals, that removes the draw and creates two possible winning outcomes.
- Bankroll
- The total money you have set aside for betting, used to manage how much you can safely wager.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine different markets from the same match into one custom wager.
- Bet Slip
- The digital ticket showing the selections, odds, and stake you are about to confirm.
- Bookmaker
- A company that sets the odds and accepts bets on sports events.
- Both Teams to Score
- A bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match, regardless of the final result.
- Cash Out
- A feature allowing you to settle a bet early for a locked‑in amount, before the event finishes.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible match results, increasing your chance of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that returns your stake if the match ends in a draw, otherwise you win on the chosen side.
- Each-Way
- A two‑part bet: one part on the selection winning, and a smaller part on it finishing in a paid place.
- Free Bet
- A promotional credit you can use to place a bet without risking your own money; winnings are usually returned without the stake.
- In-Play
- Betting on a match while it is currently being played, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Lay Bet
- Betting against an outcome, acting like the bookmaker; you win if the selection does not happen.
- Live Odds
- Odds that change during a match in response to what is happening on the field.
- Margin
- The built‑in percentage profit a bookmaker includes in the odds, so the total implied probabilities exceed 100%.
- Market
- A specific type of bet you can place, such as who scores first or how many goals will be scored.
- Odds
- The number that reflects how likely an outcome is and determines how much you can win per unit staked.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a specific statistic, like total goals, will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to a team to level the match, requiring them to win by more or less than the spread.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A bet that is refunded to your account as site credit if it loses, allowing you to try again.
- Scorecast
- A combined bet predicting the first goal scorer and the exact final score of the match.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet, which is multiplied by the odds to calculate potential winnings.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true chance of that outcome, giving you an edge.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it.