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Calculations below for multiple-bet wagers result in totals being shown for the separate categories (e.g. doubles, trebles etc.), and therefore overall returns may not be exactly the same as the amount received from using the computer software available to bookmakers to calculate total winnings. [1]: 138–147 [2]: 163–177
In most cases, the favorite will have negative moneyline odds (less payoff for a safer bet) and the underdog will have positive moneyline odds (more payoff for a risky bet). However, if the teams are evenly matched, both teams can have a negative line at the same time (e.g. −110 −110 or −105 −115), due to house take.
Fixed-odds betting is a form of gambling where individuals place bets on the outcome of an event, such as sports matches or horse races, at predetermined odds. In fixed-odds betting, the odds are fixed and determined at the time of placing the bet. These odds reflect the likelihood of a particular outcome occurring.
The principal function of a starting price is to determine returns on those winning bets where fixed odds have not been taken at the time the bet was struck. Typically, on the day of the race, UK bookmakers offer a choice between placing a bet at SP, or taking a fixed price. [2] When viewing future races, SP may be the only option available.
A £5 each-way single on a 10-1 selection in golf and paying 1 ⁄ 5 the odds a place 1, 2, 3, or 4 would cost £10. Returns on the win part of the bet would be £5 × (10/1 × 1) + stake = £55 (£50 winnings + £5 stake) Returns on the place part of the bet would be £5 × (10/5 × 1) + stake = £10 (£5 winnings + £5 stake)
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The floating odds company calculates odds for different strikes and how much can be won upon settlement depends on how much is bet at those odds. Within financial fixed odds betting the odds are fixed, while the strike price where a win is achieved relative the current level changes. The fixed odds company will calculate how much has to be bet ...
Donald Trump has taken the lead in the presidential betting odds against Kamala Harris. The former president is currently -200 favorite to win the presidential race, while Harris is roughly a 2/1 ...