Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- A bet that links several selections together; every selection must win for you to receive a payout.
- Asian Handicap
- A point spread that gives a virtual advantage or disadvantage to each team, making odds closer to 50/50.
- Banker
- A selection you are very confident about, often used as a key pick in an accumulator.
- Bankroll
- The total money you have set aside for betting, separate from everyday expenses.
- Bet Builder
- A feature allowing you to combine several markets from one match into a single wager.
- Bonus
- Extra funds or free bets offered by a sportsbook, usually with strings attached like wagering rules.
- Both Teams to Score
- A bet on whether both sides will find the net at least once 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.
- Correct Score
- A wager that predicts the exact final score of a match, such as 2-1.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (e.g., home win or draw), increasing your chance of winning.
- Dutching
- A strategy of spreading your stake across multiple outcomes to guarantee a profit regardless of which one wins.
- Free Bet
- A bet credit you can use without risking your own money; any winnings are usually returned without the stake.
- In-Play
- Betting on a match while it is being played, with odds that update as the action unfolds.
- KYC
- Know Your Customer - the process a sportsbook uses to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
- Lay Bet
- Betting that a specific outcome will not happen, common on betting exchanges.
- Margin
- The bookmaker's built-in profit margin, expressed as a percentage, which is factored into the odds.
- Market Movement
- Changes in odds caused by betting volume, news, or other factors.
- Odds
- The number that tells you how much you can win relative to your stake; higher odds mean larger potential profit.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a specific statistic, like total goals, will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Payout
- The total amount you receive when a bet wins, including your original stake and profit.
- Self-Exclusion
- A tool that lets you block your own account for a set period, helping you control gambling habits.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Steam
- Rapid, large-scale betting that causes odds to shift quickly.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus before you can withdraw any resulting winnings.