Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Tactical Review.
- Acca
- Short for accumulator, a bet that combines multiple selections and pays only if every selection wins.
- Asian Handicap
- A split handicap that reduces a match to two possible outcomes by giving a half‑goal or quarter‑goal advantage to the underdog.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting.
- Bonus
- A promotional offer such as a free bet or deposit match provided by a sportsbook.
- Cash Out
- A feature allowing you to settle a bet before the event ends, either securing a profit or limiting a loss.
- Closing Line
- The final set of odds offered just before an event starts.
- Closing Line Value
- The difference between the odds you took and the closing line, indicating potential profit.
- Edge
- An advantage a bettor believes they have over the bookmaker’s odds.
- Free Bet
- A no‑cost bet credited to your account that can be used to place a wager.
- In‑Play
- Bets placed after a match has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Juice
- The commission or vigorish charged by a bookmaker, usually built into the odds.
- KYC
- Know Your Customer – the process a sportsbook uses to verify a bettor’s identity and age.
- Live Betting
- The act of wagering on events in real time while a match is being played.
- Moneyline
- A bet that picks the outright winner of a match, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Over/Under
- A wager on whether the total combined score of a match will be higher (over) or lower (under) than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Point Spread
- A handicap applied to the favorite team to level the betting field, requiring them to win by a certain margin.
- Public Money
- Bets placed by the majority of recreational bettors, often causing line movement.
- Reverse Line Movement
- When the line moves opposite to where most public bets are placed, signaling sharp money.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Steam
- Rapid, widespread line movement caused by heavy betting action from sharp accounts.
- Unit
- A standard portion of your bankroll used to size bets consistently.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an expected advantage.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.