Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Tactical Review.
- Accumulator
- Accumulator is a type of parlay where multiple selections are combined and the winnings roll over onto each successive win.
- American Odds
- American odds use a plus or minus number to indicate how much you win on a 100‑unit bet.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian Handicap gives a team a half‑goal or whole‑goal advantage to eliminate the draw as a possible result.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total amount of money set aside for placing bets.
- Both Teams to Score
- Both Teams to Score is a wager that both sides will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- Cash Out lets you settle a bet before the match ends, locking in a profit or cutting a loss.
- Corner Count
- Corner Count is a wager on whether the total number of corners in a match will be over or under a specified number.
- Decimal Odds
- Decimal odds show the total payout per unit staked, including the original stake.
- Draw No Bet
- Draw No Bet removes the draw option, so you win if your chosen team wins and get your stake back if it ends in a draw.
- First Goalscorer
- First Goalscorer is a bet on which player will score the opening goal of the match.
- Fractional Odds
- Fractional odds express the profit relative to the stake, shown as a fraction.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- Half‑Time/Full‑Time is a bet that predicts the outcome at both half‑time and the end of the match.
- Juice
- Juice is the commission the bookmaker charges, reflected in the odds as a small built‑in margin.
- Kelly Criterion
- Kelly Criterion is a formula that calculates the optimal size of a bet to maximize long‑term growth.
- KYC
- KYC stands for Know Your Customer, a process where the operator verifies a player's identity and age.
- Line Movement
- Line Movement refers to changes in the betting line or odds as more bets are placed.
- Moneyline
- Moneyline is a bet on which team will win the match, with odds that reflect each team’s chance of winning.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under is a bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be more or less than a set number.
- Parlay
- Parlay is a single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Player Props
- Player Props are bets on individual player performances such as goals, assists, cards, or minutes played.
- Responsible Gambling
- Responsible Gambling refers to practices and tools that help you stay in control of your betting activity.
- Scorecast
- Scorecast is a bet that combines the first goalscorer and the exact final score of the match.
- Spread
- Spread is a handicap set by the bookmaker to give the underdog an extra goal cushion, making both teams equally attractive bets.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you risk on a single bet.