Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for you to get a payout.
- Asian Handicap
- A bet that gives one team a fictional advantage or disadvantage to remove the draw option, splitting the stake across two possible outcomes.
- Bankroll Management
- Deciding how much of your money to risk on each bet to stay in control and avoid losing it all quickly.
- Bonus Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus before you can withdraw any winnings from it.
- Both Teams To Score
- 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 early, locking in a profit or cutting a loss before the event ends.
- Clean Sheet
- A bet on whether a team will finish the match without allowing any goals.
- Decimal Odds
- Odds expressed as a single number that already includes your stake; multiply your stake by this number to calculate total payout.
- Deposit Match
- A bonus that matches a percentage of your deposit, up to a set limit.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that returns your stake if the game ends in a draw; you win if your chosen team wins.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in the match.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds shown as a fraction; the numerator shows profit, the denominator shows the stake needed.
- Free Bet
- A token given by the bookmaker that lets you place a bet without using your own money; winnings (minus the token stake) are paid out.
- Goal Line
- The total number of goals set by the bookmaker for a match; you bet on whether there will be more or fewer goals.
- Handicap Line
- The specific advantage or disadvantage applied to a team in a handicap bet.
- In-Play Betting
- Betting on events after the match has started, similar to live betting.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is being played, with odds that change as the game progresses.
- Moneyline
- A straightforward bet on which team will win the match, shown as positive or negative odds.
- No Deposit Bonus
- A bonus credited to your account simply for signing up, no deposit required.
- Odds Format
- The style in which odds are presented, such as decimal, fractional, or moneyline, each affecting how you calculate payouts.
- Payout
- The total amount you receive when a bet wins, including your original stake and profit.
- Pre-Match Betting
- Placing bets on a match before it starts, using the odds available at that time.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Top Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the most goals across the entire tournament.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds seem higher than the actual chance of the outcome, suggesting an edge for the player.