Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- An accumulator is a single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for you to get a payout, and the odds multiply together.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian Handicap gives the underdog a half‑ or quarter‑goal advantage that eliminates the draw and creates two possible winning outcomes.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total amount of money you set aside for betting, separate from your everyday finances.
- Bet Builder
- Bet Builder is a tool that lets you combine different markets from a single match, such as goals, cards, and corners, into one wager.
- Cash Out
- Cash Out allows you to settle a bet before the match ends, giving you a guaranteed amount that may be less than the full potential win.
- Correct Score
- Correct Score is a market where you predict the exact final score of a match, such as 2‑1.
- Double Chance
- Double Chance lets you cover two of the three possible outcomes in a match, like home win or draw, increasing your chance to win.
- Draw No Bet
- Draw No Bet is a bet that returns your stake if the match ends in a draw, leaving only a win for either side as a winning outcome.
- Each Way
- Each Way splits your stake into a win part and a place part; you get paid if your pick wins or finishes in the predetermined places.
- Expected Value (EV)
- Expected Value (EV) tells you the average amount you can expect to win or lose per bet, based on the true probability and the odds offered.
- Exposure
- Exposure is the maximum amount a bookmaker stands to lose on a particular outcome if bettors win.
- Fixed Odds
- Fixed Odds are the odds set when you place a bet; they stay the same even if the market odds later change.
- Goal Line
- Goal Line is a line set for total goals in a match, where you bet on whether the final count will be over or under that number.
- Half‑Time/Full‑Time
- Half‑Time/Full‑Time asks you to predict both the score at half‑time and the final score, giving higher odds for correct predictions.
- In‑Play
- In‑Play means placing bets on a match while it is already underway, with odds that update as the action unfolds.
- Live Odds
- Live Odds are the constantly changing odds offered during an In‑Play event, reflecting the current state of the game.
- Margin
- Margin is the bookmaker’s built‑in profit margin, often called vig or juice, which is included in the odds so the bookie makes money regardless of result.
- Market
- Market refers to a specific betting option, such as match result, over/under goals, or player performance, where you can place a wager.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under is a bet on whether a statistic, usually total goals, will be higher or lower than a number set by the bookmaker.
- Parlay
- Parlay is another name for an accumulator, a single bet that links multiple selections and pays out only if all of them win.
- Push
- Push occurs when a bet ends in a tie, such as a match ending 0‑0 on a goal line of 2.5; the stake is refunded with no win or loss.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you risk on a bet, which is multiplied by the odds to calculate your potential payout.
- Value Bet
- Value Bet describes a wager where the odds you receive are higher than the true probability suggests, giving you a statistical edge over the bookmaker.
- Vig (Juice)
- Vig, also called juice, is the commission a bookmaker builds into the odds; it ensures the bookie profits regardless of which outcome wins.
- Wagering Requirement
- Wagering Requirement is a condition attached to bonuses, stating you must bet a certain multiple of the bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.