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 the bet to pay out.
- Anytime Goalscorer
- A bet on a player scoring at any point during the match.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting system that eliminates the draw outcome and uses half‑goal increments.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine multiple markets from the same match into a single custom bet.
- Bet Slip
- The online form that records your selected bets and the stake amount.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle a bet before the match ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet that predicts the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two possible outcomes of a match in a single wager.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the opening goal of the match.
- Free Bet
- A promotional credit that can be used to place a bet without risking your own money.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is already in progress, with odds that change as the game unfolds.
- Juice
- The commission taken by the bookmaker, often built into the odds.
- Live Betting
- Odds update in real time during the match, allowing you to bet as the action happens.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match outright, without any point spread.
- Odds
- The number that tells you how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be more or less than a set figure.
- Parlay
- Another term for an accumulator, combining several bets into one with higher odds.
- Prop Bet
- A wager on a specific event within a match that does not affect the final result, such as number of yellow cards.
- Spread
- A handicap given to one team to level the playing field for betting purposes.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Vig
- Short for vigorish; another term for the bookmaker’s commission.
- Wagering Requirement
- A condition that you must bet a certain amount before bonus funds can be withdrawn.