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 bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to teams to level the playing field, often eliminating the draw option and offering two possible outcomes.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting activities.
- Bookmaker Margin
- The built‑in profit margin in odds, meaning the total implied probabilities exceed 100%.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- A bet that wins if each team scores at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Decimal Odds
- A way of expressing odds as a single number (e.g., 2.50) that includes the stake in the total return.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (e.g., home win or draw), increasing your chance of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A market where you back a team to win, and your stake is refunded if the match ends in a draw.
- Edge
- An advantage you believe you have over the bookmaker’s odds, often based on analysis or information.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds shown as a fraction (e.g., 3/2) that indicate how much profit you earn relative to your stake.
- Free Bet
- A no‑cost bet credited to your account, usually with terms such as a minimum odds requirement.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that combines the outcome at half‑time and the final result, such as “Home/Away” or “Draw/Home”.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is already in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Juice
- The commission or fee a bookmaker charges, often reflected in odds that are slightly less than fair.
- KYC
- Know Your Customer; the process of verifying a player’s identity to prevent fraud and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Match Odds
- The price offered for a specific outcome in a match, such as a team winning, drawing, or losing.
- Moneyline
- A straight bet on which team will win a match, with odds presented as a positive or negative number.
- Odds Boost
- A promotional increase of odds on a selected event, offering a higher potential payout than normal.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals or points in a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Self-Exclusion
- A voluntary option that allows you to block yourself from betting on the platform for a set period.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a particular bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds appear higher than the true probability of the outcome, offering potential long‑term profit.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings derived from it.