Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- An Accumulator (or parlay) combines multiple selections into one bet; all must win for a payout.
- AML
- AML (Anti‑Money Laundering) refers to policies and procedures that prevent illegal funds from being used in betting.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian Handicap gives a virtual advantage or disadvantage to a team to balance the match, removing the draw option.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total amount of money you have set aside for betting activities.
- Bet Settlement
- Bet Settlement is the final step where the sportsbook calculates and pays out winnings based on the official match result.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- BTTS bets win if both sides score at least one goal during the match, regardless of the final result.
- Cash Out
- Cash Out allows you to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- Correct Score is a bet on the exact final score of a match, such as 2‑1 or 0‑0.
- Deposit Limit
- A Deposit Limit is a tool that caps the amount of money you can add to your account over a set period.
- Double Chance
- Double Chance lets you cover two of the three possible match outcomes (win, draw, loss) in a single bet.
- Free Bet
- A Free Bet is a promotional token you can use to place a wager without using your own money.
- Futures
- Futures are bets placed on the outcome of a tournament or award before it concludes, often with higher odds.
- Juice (Vig)
- Juice (or Vig) is the commission a sportsbook charges on a bet, reflected in the odds.
- KYC
- KYC (Know Your Customer) is the process of verifying your identity to comply with legal and security standards.
- Live Betting
- Live Betting lets you place wagers on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update in real time.
- Moneyline
- A Moneyline bet is a straightforward wager on which team will win a match, with odds shown as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- Odds represent the likelihood of an outcome and determine how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under bets predict whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Prop Bet
- Prop Bets are side wagers on specific events within a match, such as which player scores first.
- Responsible Gambling
- Responsible Gambling refers to practices and resources that help you stay in control and gamble safely.
- Rollover (Wagering Requirement)
- Rollover is the number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.
- Self-Exclusion
- Self-Exclusion lets you temporarily block your own account from betting, helping you take a break.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Unit
- A Unit is a standard measure used to size bets, often representing a small percentage of your bankroll.
- Value Bet
- A Value Bet occurs when the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an edge.