Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Tactical Review.
- Accumulator
- An accumulator combines multiple selections into one bet; all of them must win for you to get a payout.
- Asian handicap
- Asian handicap gives a virtual advantage or disadvantage to each team to level the chances, often removing the draw option and using half‑goal increments.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total sum of money you set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- Bet Builder lets you combine different markets from a single match into one custom bet.
- Bet slip
- A bet slip is the digital record that lists your chosen bets, stake, and potential payout before you confirm.
- Bonus
- A bonus is extra funds or a promotion given by a bookmaker, often with conditions attached.
- Bookmaker
- A bookmaker is a company that sets odds and accepts bets on sporting events.
- Both teams to score
- Both teams to score is a bet that wins if each side scores at least one goal during the match.
- Cash out
- Cash out lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Cashback
- Cashback is a refund of a part of your losses, usually offered as a promotional reward.
- Decimal odds
- Decimal odds are a single number, such as 2.50, that shows the total payout you receive for each unit wagered.
- Double chance
- Double chance covers two of the three possible outcomes in a match, increasing your chance of winning.
- Draw no bet
- Draw no bet refunds your stake if the match ends in a draw, otherwise pays out based on the winner.
- Edge
- Edge is the advantage a bettor believes they have over the bookmaker’s odds.
- Fractional odds
- Fractional odds are shown as a fraction, like 3/1, meaning you win three units for each one unit you stake.
- Free bet
- A free bet is a token offered by a bookmaker that lets you place a bet without using your own money.
- In-play betting
- In‑play betting allows you to place bets on a match while it is already happening, with odds that change as the game proceeds.
- Margin
- Margin is the bookmaker’s built‑in profit margin, expressed as a percentage, which ensures they earn over time.
- Moneyline
- Moneyline is a bet on which team will win the match outright, with odds displayed as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- Odds indicate how much you can win if your bet is correct, reflecting the chance the bookmaker assigns to that outcome.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under is a bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher (over) or lower (under) than a set figure.
- Single bet
- A single bet is a wager placed on one outcome, with only that selection needed to win.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Value bet
- A value bet is when the odds offered are higher than the true chance of the outcome, giving you an expected advantage.
- Wagering requirement
- Wagering requirement is the number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.