Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- 1X2
- 1X2 is a betting market where you pick either a home win (1), draw (X), or away win (2).
- Acca
- Acca is a slang term for an accumulator bet, which combines multiple selections into a single wager; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- American Odds
- American Odds use plus or minus numbers to indicate underdogs and favorites; plus shows profit on a $100 bet, minus shows amount needed to win $100.
- Arbitrage
- Arbitrage is the practice of exploiting differences in odds between bookmakers to secure a risk‑free profit.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian Handicap gives a goal advantage or disadvantage to a team to eliminate the draw option, making even matches offer better odds.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total sum of money you have set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- Bet Builder is a tool that lets you combine different markets from the same match into one custom bet.
- Bet Settlement
- Bet Settlement is the process of finalizing a bet’s outcome after the event finishes and determining whether it wins, loses, or is void.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS) is a bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- Cash Out allows you to settle a bet early, either to lock in a profit or cut a loss before the match ends.
- Correct Score
- Correct Score is a wager that predicts the exact final score of a match.
- Decimal Odds
- Decimal Odds show the total return you receive for each unit wagered, including your stake (e.g., 2.50 means $2.50 returned for a $1 bet).
- Double Chance
- Double Chance covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match (e.g., home win or draw), reducing risk.
- First Goalscorer
- First Goalscorer is a bet on which player will score the opening goal of the match.
- Fractional Odds
- Fractional Odds display the profit relative to your stake, shown as a fraction (e.g., 3/2 means $3 profit for every $2 wagered).
- In-Play
- In-Play refers to betting on a match while it is being played, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Live Betting
- Live Betting is the same as in‑play betting; you place bets on events as they happen in real time.
- Odds Format
- Odds Format is the style in which betting odds are presented, such as decimal, fractional, or American.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under is a bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be over or under a line set by the bookmaker.
- Parlay
- Parlay is a bet that links two or more individual selections; the payout grows with each added selection but all must win.
- Push
- Push happens when a bet lands exactly on the set line, resulting in the stake being refunded with no win or loss.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Surebet
- Surebet is a situation where you can bet on all possible outcomes of an event and guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Value Bet
- Value Bet is a wager where the odds offered are higher than the true chance of the outcome, giving an edge over the long term.
- Void Bet
- Void Bet is a canceled wager where the stake is returned, usually because the event did not occur as scheduled.