Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Tactical Review.
- Acca
- A single bet that links several selections together; all of them must win for the bet to pay out.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap added to a team’s score to remove the draw as an option, giving each side an equal chance.
- Bankroll Management
- The strategy of deciding how much of your funds to risk on each bet to keep your money safe.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine several outcomes from a single match into one custom bet with your own odds.
- Bonus Hunting
- Signing up for many bonus offers to extract extra value, which can lead to account restrictions.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet on whether each team will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet early, locking in a profit or cutting a loss before the event ends.
- Cashback
- A promotion that gives you back part of your losses as bonus money to use on further bets.
- Dutching
- Spreading your stake across different outcomes so that you make a profit no matter which one wins.
- House Edge
- The built‑in advantage that ensures the bookmaker makes a profit over the long term.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is already underway, with odds that change as the game progresses.
- Kelly Criterion
- A formula that tells you the best fraction of your bankroll to wager based on your perceived edge.
- KYC
- The process of verifying your identity to prevent fraud and comply with legal regulations.
- Lay Bet
- Betting against an outcome, such as wagering that a team will not win.
- Margin
- The extra percentage added to the odds by the bookmaker, guaranteeing a profit regardless of the result.
- Matched Betting
- Using free bets and promotions to cover all possible results and guarantee a profit.
- Odds Format
- The way odds are displayed, such as decimal, fractional, or moneyline, each showing potential profit differently.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Provably Fair
- A system that lets players check that each game result was random and not manipulated.
- RTP
- The percentage of total money wagered on a game that is paid back to players over time.
- Steam
- Rapid movement of odds caused by heavy betting activity on one side of a market.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the price the bookmaker offers is higher than the true chance of the outcome, giving you an edge.
- Volatility
- How often and how much a game pays out; high volatility means bigger but rarer wins.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus before you can withdraw any winnings from it.