Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Tactical Review.
- Accumulator
- Similar to a parlay, a bet that combines multiple selections and multiplies the odds together for a larger payout.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap system that eliminates the draw outcome and uses half‑goal or quarter‑goal lines to create two possible bets.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of setting and sticking to a budget for betting to avoid excessive losses.
- Bookmaker Margin
- The built‑in percentage that a betting site keeps from the total odds, representing the house edge.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A wager that predicts the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (win, draw, loss) in a match, reducing risk.
- Draw No Bet
- A wager that eliminates the draw outcome, returning your stake if the match ends in a tie.
- Edge
- The mathematical advantage a bettor believes they have over the bookmaker’s odds.
- First Goalscorer
- A bet on which player will net the first goal in a game.
- Free Bet
- A no‑cost bet credit offered by a bookmaker that can be used to place a wager, with any winnings returned minus the stake.
- Handicap Betting
- A market where one team is given a virtual deficit or advantage to balance the odds.
- Juice
- The commission or fee that a bookmaker adds to the odds, often called vig, which ensures the house profit.
- KYC
- Short for "Know Your Customer", a verification process where betting sites check your identity and age to comply with regulations.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Moneyline
- A betting market where you simply pick which team will win the match, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- No-Deposit Bonus
- A promotional credit you receive without needing to deposit money, allowing you to try bets risk‑free.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals or points scored in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more individual wagers and pays out only if all of them win.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to the favorite team to level the betting field, expressed as a number of goals or points.
- Rollover Requirement
- The number of times you must wager a bonus or deposit before you can withdraw any winnings.
- Unit Size
- A standardized amount of your bankroll used for a single bet, usually expressed as a percentage.
- Value Bet
- A wager where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you an expected advantage.
- Wagering Requirement
- The total amount you must bet before bonus funds become withdrawable cash.