Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Tactical Review.
- Acca
- A single bet that combines multiple selections, where all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A betting rule that removes the draw option and gives each team a goal advantage or disadvantage.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets.
- Betting Exchange
- A platform where bettors can bet for or against an outcome, similar to a stock market for bets.
- Bookmaker
- The company that sets odds and accepts bets on sporting events.
- BTTS
- A bet on whether each team will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature allowing you to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet predicting the exact final score of a match.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that removes the draw outcome, returning your stake if the match ends in a draw.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in a match.
- Free Bet
- A complimentary bet credit given by a sportsbook, which can be used to place bets without using your own money.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet combining the result at half-time and the final result of the match.
- House Edge
- The built-in profit margin a bookmaker ensures on each bet, expressed as a percentage.
- In-Play
- Bets placed after a match has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Juice
- The commission a bookmaker charges for taking a bet, usually built into the odds.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds shown as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- The numerical representation of the likelihood of an outcome, determining the potential payout.
- Odds Boost
- A promotion that increases the odds on a specific selection, offering a larger potential payout.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be more or less than a set figure.
- Parlay
- A bet that links two or more selections, where each must win to receive a payout, offering higher odds.
- Point Spread
- A goal advantage given to the underdog team to make the bet more even, shown as a number of goals.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A promotional offer that refunds your stake if the bet loses, usually up to a set amount.
- Rollover Requirement
- The number of times a bonus must be wagered before it can be withdrawn.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Wagering Requirement
- The condition that a bonus amount must be bet a certain number of times before any winnings can be cashed out.