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 a payout.
- Arbitrage
- Placing bets on all possible outcomes across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to a team to remove the draw option and balance the match.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- A wager on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or a loss.
- Decimal Odds
- Odds expressed as a single number that already includes your stake.
- Double Chance
- A bet covering two of the three possible outcomes of a match.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that returns your stake if the game ends in a draw.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds shown as a fraction, indicating profit relative to the amount you bet.
- Free Bet
- A bet credited by the bookmaker that you can use; any winnings are paid out but not the original stake.
- Juice (Vig)
- The commission a bookmaker takes, built into the odds.
- Line Movement
- A change in the odds or spread after they are first posted.
- Market
- A specific betting category, such as match result, total goals, or player prop.
- Moneyline Odds
- Odds presented as a positive or negative figure to show underdog or favorite.
- Odds
- A number that shows how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Odds Boost
- A promotion that increases the odds on a specific selection.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Responsible Gambling Tools
- Features like deposit limits, self‑exclusion, and reality checks that help you stay in control.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A bet that is refunded in cash if it loses.
- Roll-over Requirement
- A condition that you must bet a multiple of your bonus before you can withdraw it.
- Spread
- A point margin set by the bookmaker to make the contest more even for betting.
- Staking Plan
- A method for deciding how much to wager on each bet.
- Steam
- Rapid, heavy betting activity that causes odds to shift quickly.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability suggests.