Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- A type of parlay where multiple selections are combined into one bet, increasing potential payout.
- American Odds
- Odds shown as a positive or negative number, where -110 means you must bet $110 to win $100, and +200 means a $100 bet wins $200.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting style that eliminates the draw by giving a half‑goal advantage to the underdog.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for placing bets.
- Bonus
- Extra funds credited to your account by the bookmaker, often subject to conditions.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- A yes/no bet on whether each team will find the net during the match.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle your bet early, locking in a profit or loss before the event ends.
- Decimal Odds
- Odds expressed as a decimal number, showing the total return per unit staked (including stake).
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that returns your stake if the match ends in a draw.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds displayed as a fraction, indicating the profit relative to the stake, e.g., 5/1 means win 5 units per 1 unit staked.
- Free Bet
- A bet funded by the bookmaker where you only keep the winnings, not the stake.
- Juice (Vig)
- The commission or cut that the bookmaker takes from a bet, built into the odds.
- KYC (Know Your Customer)
- The process of verifying a bettor's identity and age to comply with regulations and prevent fraud.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds reflecting the outright winner.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals/points in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to each team to level the betting field, with one side getting extra points.
- Prop Bet
- A wager on a specific event within a match, like which player scores first.
- Return
- The total amount you receive back from a winning bet, including your original stake.
- Stake
- The amount of money you wager on a single bet.
- System Bet
- A combo of multiple bets that lets you win even if some selections lose, e.g., a 2/3 system.
- Unit
- A standard bet size, usually a small percentage of your bankroll, used to manage risk.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is cancelled and the stake is refunded, usually because the event did not occur.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must turnover a bonus before you can withdraw any winnings.