Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- 1X2
- A three‑way market where you bet on either the home win (1), draw (X), or away win (2).
- Accumulator
- A single bet linking multiple selections; all must win for the wager to generate a return.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting system that gives the underdog a virtual advantage and the favorite a virtual deficit to level the odds.
- Banker
- A heavily favored selection used as a strong anchor in multi‑selection bets.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money a bettor sets aside for wagering activities.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine multiple outcomes from the same match into a single custom wager.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record showing your selected wagers and the potential return before you confirm the bet.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- A market where you predict whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet early, locking in a profit or limiting a loss before the event ends.
- Cashback
- A promotional refund of a percentage of net losses over a set period, credited as bonus funds.
- Correct Score
- A bet on the exact final score of a match.
- Free Bet
- A promotional token that allows you to place a bet without risking your own funds.
- Half‑Time/Full‑Time (HT/FT)
- A market that combines the result at half‑time with the result at full‑time in a single wager.
- In‑Play Betting
- Placing bets on events after a match has started, with odds that update in real time.
- Juice
- The commission, also called vigorish, built into the odds that represents the bookmaker’s margin.
- KYC
- Know Your Customer; the process of verifying a bettor’s identity to comply with regulations.
- Odds
- The numerical expression of an outcome’s likelihood, determining how much a winning bet pays out.
- Odds Boost
- A promotion that temporarily increases the payout odds on a specific selection.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total goals or points in a match will be over or under a specified line.
- Parlay
- A multi‑selection wager where every pick must win to produce a payout.
- Payout
- The total amount returned on a winning bet, including the original stake.
- Rollover Requirement
- The number of times a bonus must be wagered before it can be withdrawn.
- Stake
- The amount of money you place on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A selection where the perceived probability exceeds the odds offered, indicating a potential edge.