Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Tactical Review.
- Accumulator
- A bet that links multiple selections, and all of them must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread that gives one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage, reducing the chance of a draw.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine different markets from a single match into one wager.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record that lists your selected bets and the potential payout.
- Cash Out
- A option to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or loss.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes, increasing your chance of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that returns your stake if the match ends in a draw, otherwise you win on the selected team.
- Even Money
- A bet where the potential profit equals the stake, shown as odds of 2.00 in decimal format.
- Fixed Odds
- Odds that are set when you place the bet and stay the same regardless of later changes.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that predicts both the result at half‑time and the final result of the match.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets after the match has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Lay Bet
- Betting against an outcome, acting as the bookmaker and risking the amount that would be paid to the winner.
- Live Odds
- Odds that change during the event, reflecting the current state of play.
- Match Result
- A straightforward bet on which team will win or if the match will end in a draw.
- Odds Format
- The way odds are displayed, such as decimal, fractional, or moneyline.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether a specific statistic, like total goals, will be above or below a set line.
- Parlay
- Another term for an accumulator, combining several selections into one bet for higher odds.
- Push
- A tie result where all bets are refunded because the outcome matches the line exactly.
- Spread Betting
- A bet where the payout depends on how accurate your prediction is, not just win or loss.
- Stake
- The amount of money you place on a bet.
- Surebet
- A situation where you back all possible outcomes at different odds to guarantee a profit.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds appear higher than the true chance of the outcome, offering expected profit.
- Void Bet
- A bet that is canceled and the stake returned, usually because a match was postponed.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.