Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting style that eliminates the draw and gives a team a fractional advantage or disadvantage.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine different markets of a single match into one custom bet.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes of a match (e.g., win or draw).
- Each-Way
- A two-part bet where you back a selection to win and also to place, splitting the stake.
- European Handicap
- A handicap that includes the draw as a possible outcome, unlike Asian Handicap.
- Fold
- The number of selections in an accumulator; a five‑fold has five legs.
- Fractional Odds
- Traditional odds displayed as a fraction, showing profit relative to the stake (e.g., 5/1).
- In-Play
- Bets placed after the match has started, with odds that update live.
- Lay
- To bet against a particular outcome, acting as the bookmaker for that selection.
- Margin
- The bookmaker’s built‑in profit margin, reflected in odds that are lower than true probability.
- Odds
- The likelihood of an outcome expressed as a number, determining potential payout.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a specific statistic will be above or below a set value.
- Parlay
- Another term for an accumulator; all selections must win for a payout.
- Push
- A tie result in a market where stakes are refunded.
- Request a Bet
- A service allowing you to ask for custom odds on a combination not listed.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Tie No Bet
- A market where the draw is excluded; you win if either team wins.
- Underdog
- The team considered less likely to win, usually offering higher odds.
- Void
- A bet that is cancelled and the stake returned, often due to a match being postponed.
- Wager
- Synonymous with a bet; the act of risking money on an outcome.
- Yield
- The net profit or loss from betting expressed as a percentage of the total staked.