Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- An accumulator is a single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, and the winnings grow with each correct choice.
- AML
- AML stands for Anti-Money Laundering, a set of rules that detect and prevent the use of betting accounts for illegal money transfers.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian Handicap gives a team a positive or negative goal advantage to remove the draw option, making odds more balanced.
- Bankroll
- Your bankroll is the total amount of money you have set aside for betting; managing it helps you stay in control.
- Bet Slip
- A Bet Slip is a digital record that lists your selected bets, the stake, odds, and potential payout before you confirm the wager.
- Cash Out
- Cash Out lets you settle a bet before the event ends, either securing a profit or limiting a loss based on the current situation.
- Cashback
- Cashback is a refund of a portion of your losses, usually credited as a bonus that you can use to place further bets.
- Double Chance
- Double Chance lets you cover two of the three possible match outcomes (win, draw, or loss) in one wager.
- Free Bet
- A Free Bet is a token you can use to place a wager without using your own money; any winnings are usually yours, minus the free bet stake.
- In-Play Betting
- In-Play Betting allows you to place bets on a match while it is already in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- KYC
- KYC stands for Know Your Customer, a process where the site verifies your identity to prevent fraud and comply with regulations.
- Licensed Operator
- A Licensed Operator is a betting site that holds a government‑issued permit, ensuring it meets legal standards for fairness and player protection.
- No Deposit Bonus
- A No Deposit Bonus gives you a small amount of bonus funds just for signing up, letting you try bets without adding money first.
- Odds
- Odds represent the likelihood of an outcome and determine how much money you can win if your bet is correct.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under bets predict whether the total number of goals (or points) in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Responsible Gambling
- Responsible Gambling refers to practices and tools that help you gamble safely, such as deposit limits, self‑exclusion, and support resources.
- RTP
- Return to Player (RTP) tells you the average percentage of wagered money that a game pays back to players over time.
- Self-Exclusion
- Self‑exclusion is a voluntary option that blocks your account for a set period, preventing you from placing bets or logging in.
- Stake
- The stake is the amount of money you risk on a bet; it determines both your potential profit and loss.
- Volatility
- Volatility describes how often and how much a slot game can pay out – high volatility means bigger but rarer wins.
- Wagering Requirement
- A wagering requirement is a condition that says how many times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.
- World Cup Group Winner
- A World Cup Group Winner bet asks which team will finish first in its group after all round‑robin matches are played.
- World Cup Knockout Stage
- A World Cup Knockout Stage bet focuses on matches after the group phase, where teams are eliminated after a single loss.
- World Cup Outright
- A World Cup Outright bet is a wager on which team will win the entire tournament, not just a single match.
- World Cup Top Scorer
- A World Cup Top Scorer bet predicts which player will score the most goals during the tournament.