Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- 1X2 Betting
- A three-way market where you pick a home win, draw, or away win.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for a payout.
- American Odds
- Odds expressed as a positive or negative number; positive shows profit on a $100 bet, negative shows stake needed to win $100.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread that gives a virtual advantage or disadvantage to teams, removing the draw option.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine different markets from a single match into one wager.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Decimal Odds
- A format that expresses the total return per unit staked, e.g., 2.50 returns $2.50 for a $1 bet.
- Fractional Odds
- A format showing profit relative to the stake, e.g., 5/2 means $5 profit for every $2 wagered.
- Free Bet
- A no‑cost bet credited to your account that can be used to place a wager without risking your own funds.
- Hedging
- Placing a second bet on the opposite outcome to reduce risk or guarantee a profit.
- House Edge
- The percentage of each bet that the bookmaker expects to keep as profit over the long term.
- KYC
- The process of verifying your identity to prevent fraud and comply with betting regulations.
- Licensed Operator
- A betting site regulated by an official authority, ensuring fair play and consumer protection.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on events while the match is ongoing, with odds that change in real time.
- Margin (Juice)
- The bookmaker’s built-in advantage, ensuring a profit regardless of the outcome of a bet.
- Moneyline
- A straightforward bet on which team will win the match, with odds reflecting its likelihood.
- Odds
- The number that tells you how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Odds Boost
- A promotion that increases the odds on a specific selection, giving you a bigger potential payout.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Push
- A tie result where the bet is refunded and no winner is declared.
- Self-Exclusion
- A responsible gambling tool that lets you block access to your account for a set period.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability suggests, giving you an edge.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.