Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections into one wager, with winnings rolled over after each correct pick, offering higher odds but requiring all outcomes to win.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to a team that eliminates the draw outcome, adjusting the favorite’s goal line to make betting more balanced.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine different markets from a single match—like goals, cards, and corners—into one personalized bet.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- A market where you bet on whether both teams will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle your bet before the event ends, letting you lock in a profit or cut a loss based on the current score.
- Corner Handicap
- A handicap applied to the number of corners a team receives, allowing you to bet on a team with a plus or minus corner advantage.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible match outcomes—home win or draw, away win or draw, or either side winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A market where you back a team to win, and your stake is refunded if the match ends in a draw.
- Each Way
- A two-part bet consisting of a win bet and a place bet, paying out at a fraction of the odds if your selection finishes in the top places.
- European Handicap
- A handicap that gives one team a head start or deficit in goals, but unlike Asian Handicap, includes the draw option.
- Fold
- The number of selections in an accumulator; for example, a five‑fold bet contains five choices.
- Half-Time Betting
- A market that lets you bet on the result at the end of the first half, such as which team leads or if it’s a draw.
- Handicap
- A point advantage or disadvantage given to a team to level the playing field for betting purposes.
- In-Play
- Betting that takes place after the match has started, with odds that update as the action unfolds.
- Lay Bet
- A bet that a specific outcome will not happen, essentially acting as the bookmaker when you offer odds to other bettors.
- Market
- A category of betting options for a match, such as match result, total goals, or player props.
- Odds
- The price that reflects the likelihood of an outcome, indicating how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a specific statistic—such as total goals, cards, or corners—will be above or below a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the parlay to pay out, increasing potential returns.
- Price Boost
- A promotional increase of the odds on a selected market, offered by the bookmaker to attract larger bets.
- Prop Bet
- A side wager on a specific event within a match, like which player scores first or how many yellow cards are given.
- Punter
- A person who places a bet, often used to describe recreational bettors rather than professional traders.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet, which is multiplied by the odds to determine your potential payout.
- Tipster
- An expert or service that provides betting predictions and recommendations, often for a fee or subscription.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, suggesting a positive expected return over time.