Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- Accumulator is a type of parlay where winnings from each winning selection are added to the stake for the next selection.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian Handicap eliminates the draw by giving one team a half‑goal or whole‑goal advantage, creating only two possible outcomes.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total money you have set aside for betting activities.
- Bet Builder
- Bet Builder lets you combine several markets from a single match into one custom wager.
- Bet Slip
- Bet Slip is the digital record that lists your chosen selections, stake amount, and potential payout.
- Bonus
- Bonus refers to extra funds or free bets that a sportsbook may give you, often with conditions attached.
- Cash Out
- Cash Out gives you the option to settle a bet early, locking in a profit or cutting a loss before the event ends.
- Decimal Odds
- Decimal Odds show the total return you receive for each unit staked, including your stake.
- Edge
- Edge is the statistical advantage you believe you have over the sportsbook on a particular wager.
- Free Bet
- Free Bet is a no‑cost wager credited to your account that you can use to place a bet.
- Juice
- Juice, also called vigorish, is the commission the sportsbook charges for taking your bet.
- KYC
- KYC is the process of verifying your identity and age to ensure compliance with legal betting regulations.
- Live Betting
- Live Betting allows you to place bets on a match while it is being played.
- Margin
- Margin is the sportsbook’s built‑in profit percentage, reflected in the odds they offer.
- Moneyline
- Moneyline is a straight‑forward bet on which team will win the match, with odds that can be positive or negative.
- Odds
- Odds indicate how much you can win for each unit you stake, reflecting the likelihood of an outcome.
- Odds Format
- Odds Format is the way odds are displayed, such as decimal, fractional, or American style.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under is a wager on whether the total number of goals or points in a match will be above or below a set figure.
- Parlay
- Parlay combines multiple selections into a single bet; all choices must win for you to receive a payout.
- Payout
- Payout is the total amount you receive when a bet wins, including your original stake plus profit.
- Spread
- Spread assigns a point handicap to each team to create balanced betting action on both sides.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Stake Contribution
- Stake Contribution measures what percentage of each bet counts toward meeting a wagering requirement.
- Value Bet
- Value Bet occurs when the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you an expected advantage.
- Wagering Requirement
- Wagering Requirement is the number of times you must bet a bonus before it can be withdrawn.