Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections into one wager, requiring all of them to win for a payout.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap betting style that eliminates the draw option, giving only two possible outcomes to bet on.
- Bankroll Management
- The strategy of deciding how much money to bet so you don't run out of funds.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine different bets from the same match into one single bet.
- Cash Out
- A feature that allows you to settle your bet early and lock in a profit or loss before the match ends.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet where you win if your team wins, but get your money back if the match is a draw.
- Each-Way
- A bet split into two parts: one for the win and one for a top finish, offering a payout even if your pick doesn't win.
- European Handicap
- A handicap that gives one team a goal advantage or disadvantage, with three possible betting outcomes.
- Fold
- The number of selections in an accumulator bet; a five-fold has five choices.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is currently happening.
- Kelly Criterion
- A mathematical formula to figure out the best amount to bet based on your advantage.
- Lay Bet
- A bet that a specific outcome will not happen, typically offered on betting exchanges.
- Margin
- The bookmaker's built-in profit margin, expressed as a percentage, which makes them favor over time.
- Odds Boost
- A promotion that increases the odds on a bet, giving you a higher potential payout.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total goals in a match will be more or less than a set number.
- Parlay
- Another name for an accumulator, combining multiple selections into one bet with higher odds.
- Push
- A bet that is voided and your stake is returned when the result exactly matches the line.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A promotion where your first bet is refunded up to a set amount if it loses.
- Stake
- The sum of money you put at risk on a bet.
- Surebet
- A situation where you can bet on all possible outcomes and guarantee a profit no matter who wins.
- Underdog
- The team or player expected to lose, often with higher odds and a bigger potential payout.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is canceled and your stake is refunded, usually due to the event being postponed or rules changes.
- Wagering Requirement
- The amount you must bet before withdrawing bonus money from a promotion.
- Yankee
- A bet consisting of 11 smaller bets across four selections, including doubles, triples, and a fourfold.