Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Tactical Review.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Arbitrage
- Betting on all possible outcomes of an event across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of result.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap applied to each team to level the playing field, giving one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine different markets from the same match into one custom bet.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
- A bet that simply asks whether both sides will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A function that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet on the exact final score of a match, which is harder to win but offers higher odds.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match, increasing your chances of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that refunds your stake if the match ends in a draw, otherwise you win on the chosen team.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in the match.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that combines the result at half-time and the final result, requiring both predictions to be correct.
- In-Play
- Betting that takes place after the match has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Kelly Criterion
- A mathematical formula used to determine the optimal size of a bet based on the perceived edge.
- Line Movement
- Changes in the betting odds or spreads over time, often caused by new information or betting volume.
- Market
- A specific betting category or event you can wager on, such as match winner, goals, or player props.
- Odds
- The number that indicates how much you can win relative to your stake, also reflecting the implied chance of an outcome.
- Odds Boost
- A promotion that increases the odds on a selected bet, offering a larger potential payout.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be more or less than a set number.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools designed to help players gamble safely, such as deposit limits and self‑exclusion options.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Unit
- A standard measurement of the size of a bet, usually a fixed percentage of your bankroll.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an expected profit.
- Vig
- The cut or commission a bookmaker takes included in the odds, affecting the total payout.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it.