Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- A type of parlay where winnings from one selection roll over onto the next, increasing potential profit.
- Arbitrage
- Placing bets on all possible outcomes with different odds to guarantee a profit regardless of result.
- Asian Handicap
- A split handicap that reduces the chance of a draw by using quarter‑goal increments.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for placing bets.
- Bonus
- Extra funds or free bets offered by a sportsbook, often subject to conditions.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- A wager on whether each side will find the net at least once during the match.
- Cashout
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet predicting the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (e.g., home win or draw) in one wager.
- Draw No Bet
- A market that refunds your stake if the match ends in a draw, leaving only a win for either team.
- Edge
- An advantage a bettor has over the sportsbook due to information or odds mispricing.
- First Goalscorer
- A wager on which player will score the opening goal of the game.
- Free Bet
- A bet funded by the sportsbook that does not require using your own money, with winnings usually returned minus the stake.
- Handicap
- A virtual advantage or disadvantage applied to a team to balance the odds.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a bet after the match has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- KYC
- Know Your Customer; the process of verifying a bettor’s identity to prevent fraud and ensure compliance.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match outright, with odds shown as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- The number that tells you how much you can win relative to your stake; higher odds mean bigger potential payout.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be more or less than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to the underdog team to level the playing field for betting purposes.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools that help players stay in control of their betting activities and avoid harmful behavior.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an edge.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus before you can withdraw any winnings.