Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- A bet where winnings from one selection roll over to the next, multiplying potential returns.
- Arbitrage
- Placing bets on all possible outcomes with different bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of result.
- Asian Handicap
- A split handicap that reduces the possible outcomes to two, often using quarter‑goal lines.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record that lists your selected wagers, stake, and potential return.
- Both Teams to Score
- A bet on whether each side will find the net at least once during the game.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A wager that requires you to predict the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (win, draw, loss) in a single wager.
- First Goalscorer
- A market where you predict which player will score the first goal in the match.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that combines the result at half‑time and the result at full‑time in one wager.
- Handicap
- A virtual advantage or disadvantage given to a team to equalize the betting field.
- Juice
- The commission that the bookmaker takes, built into the odds to ensure a profit.
- Kelly Criterion
- A formula used to determine the optimal size of a bet based on your edge and bankroll.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update in real time.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match outright, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- The number that tells you how much you can win relative to your stake, based on the implied chance of an outcome.
- Over/Under
- A wager on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for a payout.
- Payout
- The total amount you receive when a bet wins, including profit and returned stake.
- Spread
- A point handicap that one team must overcome for the bet to win, used to balance uneven matchups.
- Stake
- The amount of money you place on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A selection where the odds appear higher than the true probability, offering expected profit over time.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it.