Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections into one wager, and all selections must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A point spread that splits the handicap into two halves, giving a team a fractional advantage to balance uneven matchups.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets, used to manage how much you can afford to lose.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that lets you combine different markets from the same match into a single custom bet.
- Bet Slip
- The digital form on a betting site that lists the selections you have made and the amount you wish to wager.
- Bonus Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings earned from it.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- A bet on whether both sides will score 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 based on the current score.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (win, draw, loss) in a match, increasing your chance of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet where you pick a team to win, and if the match ends in a draw your stake is refunded.
- Each Way
- A two‑part bet where half your stake is on the selection to win and the other half is on it finishing in a top place.
- Enhanced Odds
- Promotional odds that are higher than the normal market price, offered for a limited time to attract bets.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Free Bet
- A token given by the bookmaker that allows you to place a bet without using your own money, with any winnings usually returned minus the free bet stake.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that predicts both the result at halftime and the result at the end of the match.
- In-Play
- Betting that takes place while a match is already in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Lay Bet
- A bet that a particular outcome will not happen, typically placed against the bookmaker or another bettor.
- Match Result
- A straightforward bet on which team will win a match or if it will end in a draw.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals (or points) in a match will be higher or lower than a line set by the bookmaker.
- Profit Boost
- A bonus that multiplies the net profit from a winning bet by a specified factor, increasing the payout.
- Stake
- The amount of money you place on a bet, which determines the potential payout if the bet wins.
- Top Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the most goals throughout the World Cup tournament.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is canceled and the stake is returned, usually because the event was postponed, rescheduled, or the market was ruled invalid.
- Winning Margin
- A bet on how many goals (or points) a team will win by, such as a 2‑goal margin.
- World Cup Outright
- A long‑term bet on which team will win the entire FIFA World Cup tournament.