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		<title>Best Odds Guaranteed: A Punter&#8217;s Guide to Maximizing Betting Value</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Harris]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:19:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Best Odds Guaranteed can be a confusing promotion offered by bookmakers.  Sure, betting sites can claim that they’re offering the best odds &#8211; but who or what are they comparing it to? It gets even more confusing when learning about the early price, starting price and how different bookmakers treat the promo period.  In &#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Best Odds Guaranteed can be a confusing promotion offered by bookmakers. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sure, betting sites can claim that they’re offering the best odds &#8211; but who or what are they comparing it to? It gets even more confusing when learning about the early price, starting price and how different bookmakers treat the promo period. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this article, we’ll define what &#8220;Best Odds Guaranteed&#8221; means. We’ll then detail the top bookmakers that offer Best Odds Guaranteed and how they’re used in both football and horse racing. Finally, we’ll cover the potential downsides, share betting strategies and discuss the future of the Best Odds Guaranteed feature.  </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">What is Best Odds Guaranteed? </span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Best Odds Guaranteed, also known as “BOG”, is a betting promotion, typically offered on horse racing, by top bookmakers. The offer means that bookies will pay out at the starting price (the price at the race start) if the odds are greater than the odds initially accepted by the bettor. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For example, you place a wager on a horse to win at 7/1. At the race start, the odds of your pick have changed to 9/1. If your horse wins, you will receive a 9/1 payout with the Best Odds Guaranteed promotion. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Unlike price boosts and enhanced odds, the Best Odds Guaranteed promotion is automatically applied. But be aware that some bookies will require bettors to opt-in (free of charge).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Best Odds Guaranteed promotion may be restricted when placing accumulator or multiple bets. This depends on the chosen bookmaker. Always read the terms and conditions.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Best Odds Guaranteed Bookmakers</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bettors don’t need to worry about fluctuations in price or bagging the best deal. With the promotion enabled, they’re guaranteed to get the best price from the time the bet is locked in.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Check out some of the top bookmakers that offer the Best Odds Guaranteed promotion: </span></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">BetVictor Best Odds Guaranteed</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">BetVictor offers the Best Odds Guaranteed promotion on horse racing from 09:00 UK Time on race day. The BOG promo is about the standard that we’d expect from a top UK bookmaker. It can be applied to most markets, but cannot be used with early <a href="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/bet/what-does-cash-out-mean-in-betting">cash-outs</a>, in-play bets or ante-post bets. </span></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6618" src="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BetVictor-Best-Odds-Guaranteed.png" alt="BetVictor Best Odds Guaranteed" width="801" height="606" srcset="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BetVictor-Best-Odds-Guaranteed.png 801w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BetVictor-Best-Odds-Guaranteed-300x227.png 300w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BetVictor-Best-Odds-Guaranteed-768x581.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px" /></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bet365 Best Odds Guaranteed</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bet365 now only offers BOG from 08:00 UK Time on race day, an hour earlier than at BetVictor. The offer applies to singles, multiples, Bet Boost and Showcast bets placed on Win and Each Way or Win Only Fixed Odds markets only. All other markets are excluded from the offer. </span></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ladbrokes Best Odds Guaranteed</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Available from 08:00 UK Time on race day in all UK and Irish racing, Ladbrokes Best Offer Guarantee is another great option. Bettors can place bets on early prices, board prices, singles and multiples with the offer. There is a maximum payout of £2,500 per bettor per day. The offer does not include Ante-Post, Tote/Pools or Faller Insurance markets.</span></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-6661 size-full" src="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ladbrokes-Best-Odds-Guaranteed.png" alt="Ladbrokes Best Odds Guaranteed" width="1013" height="588" srcset="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ladbrokes-Best-Odds-Guaranteed.png 1013w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ladbrokes-Best-Odds-Guaranteed-300x174.png 300w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ladbrokes-Best-Odds-Guaranteed-768x446.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1013px) 100vw, 1013px" /></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Paddy Power Best Odds Guaranteed</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Paddy Power Best Odds Guaranteed offer is available from 08:00 UK Time on race day and offers a fairly standard promotion. The BOG offer applies to singles and multiples on win or each-way markets only. There is a low maximum payout to any one bettor of £1,000 per day.</span></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-6662 size-full" src="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Paddy-Power-Best-Odds-Guaranteed-UK.png" alt="Paddy Power Best Odds Guaranteed UK" width="1008" height="527" srcset="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Paddy-Power-Best-Odds-Guaranteed-UK.png 1008w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Paddy-Power-Best-Odds-Guaranteed-UK-300x157.png 300w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Paddy-Power-Best-Odds-Guaranteed-UK-768x402.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px" /></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Betfred Best Odds Guaranteed</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Betfred Best Odds Guaranteed opens its doors at 8:00 AM UK time on the day of the race and applies to all UK and Irish Horse Racing. Single win and each-way markets and covered with the promo. Multiples are not supported. </span></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sky Bet Best Odds Guaranteed</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Available after 9:00 AM UK time on all UK and Irish Racing, the Sky Bet Best Odds Guaranteed is a great example. The offer is available for all bet types but does exclude any Money Back as Cash and Extra Place Races. The promotion is capped at £50,000 per bettor per day for horse racing.</span></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-6659 size-full" src="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sky-Bet-Best-Odds-Guaranteed-UK-1.png" alt="Sky Bet Best Odds Guaranteed UK" width="1241" height="488" srcset="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sky-Bet-Best-Odds-Guaranteed-UK-1.png 1241w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sky-Bet-Best-Odds-Guaranteed-UK-1-300x118.png 300w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sky-Bet-Best-Odds-Guaranteed-UK-1-1024x403.png 1024w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sky-Bet-Best-Odds-Guaranteed-UK-1-768x302.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1241px) 100vw, 1241px" /></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Parimatch Best Odds Guaranteed</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Parimatch BOG promotion, available from 9 AM UK on race day, offers another good example of the promo. Both each-way and win bet types are covered, the offer does not t does not apply to ante-post bets or any extra markets. There’s a maximum cash benefit of £25,000 per bettor per day. </span></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6656" src="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Parimatch-Best-Odds-Guaranteed.png" alt="Parimatch Best Odds Guaranteed" width="795" height="448" srcset="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Parimatch-Best-Odds-Guaranteed.png 795w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Parimatch-Best-Odds-Guaranteed-300x169.png 300w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Parimatch-Best-Odds-Guaranteed-768x433.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px" /></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Betway Best Odds Guaranteed</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Betway Best Odds Guaranteed promotion follows the pattern created by most other bookies. The promotion opens at 9 AM UK time and is offered on each-way bets, win bets and multiple bets. </span></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6653" src="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Betway-Best-Odds-Guaranteed.png" alt="Betway Best Odds Guaranteed" width="989" height="353" srcset="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Betway-Best-Odds-Guaranteed.png 989w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Betway-Best-Odds-Guaranteed-300x107.png 300w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Betway-Best-Odds-Guaranteed-768x274.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px" /></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Horse Racing and Best Odds Guaranteed</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Best Odds Guaranteed promotion is, and always has been, most popular with horse racing. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The promotion gained traction due to the changing prices of runners in the build-up to an event. Punters became frustrated when their price would be beaten at the race start. In response, bookies created the Best Odds Guaranteed offer &#8211; ensuring that all bettors would be happy with the final outcome. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Punters can leverage this promotion in horse racing markets by selecting the promo (if it is not automatically applied). This ensures that they will always have the best possible price. Place bets early on race day to maximise the benefit of BOG.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Football Best Odds Guaranteed</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Although there is a demand, there are no football Best Odds Guaranteed promotions that we are currently aware of. The offer is exclusively reserved for greyhound and horse racing markets. </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">What are the potential downsides of &#8220;Best Odds Guaranteed&#8221;?</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are very few downsides to the Best Odds Guaranteed promotion. The most prevalent downsides of the BOG promotions are:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Low maximum BOG payouts by some bookmakers (Paddy Power, etc.)  </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bettors are encouraged to place bets early in the day</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bookmakers will often automatically apply the BOG offer to encourage bettors to commit and take an early price. With any major downsides or drawbacks, bettors would be unlikely to respond positively to the promo. </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strategies for Punters</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is no real strategy for the Best Odds Guaranteed promotion. There isn’t </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">really </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">any downside that negatively affects punters. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Instead, the only strategy would be to always take the BOG promotion where possible. </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Beyond &#8216;Best Odds Guaranteed&#8217;: Other Promotions to Consider</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are a small number of similar promotions to the Best Odds Guaranteed offer &#8211; such as a risk-free bet. </span></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Risk-free Bet</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A risk-free bet is often, but not always, offered as part of a welcome package to new bettors at a bookmaker.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Typically, bettors must open an account and deposit a minimum amount to earn the risk-free bet. Similar to a BOG offer, there is no downside. Punters should, however, keep an eye on the wagering requirements to avoid any nasty surprises.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Future of Betting Promotions</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The future of betting promotions is all about personalization powered by artificial intelligence. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Consumers love personalization. Whether it’s your name written on your custom drink at Starbucks or a tailored phone plan suited to your data, call and SMS needs. But customization is rare, and at best &#8211; very basic, in sports betting. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With radical developments in AI, we’re predicting highly personalized offers in the sports betting world. Maybe you have a favorite horse, jockey or trainer. Regularly bet on a Sunday afternoon. Or only look forward to the Cheltenham events &#8211; with a data-driven approach, bookies may use your data to offer the best possible promotions for you.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The only question is whether this type of highly personalized sports betting will be restricted by the UK government. </span></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/bet/best-odds-guaranteed">Best Odds Guaranteed: A Punter&#8217;s Guide to Maximizing Betting Value</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.itsonlycricket.com">Its Only Cricket</a>.</p>
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		<title>How Does An Accumulator Bet Work</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Harris]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 23:50:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Accumulator bets offer some of the most exciting and dynamic action for sports betting fans. But the added excitement of placing an accumulator bet is exactly what makes understanding them so tricky.  Placing a successful bet, calculating potential returns, and tracking multiple selections can be overwhelming &#8211; especially when navigating betting apps. So how do &#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accumulator bets offer some of the most exciting and dynamic action for sports betting fans. But the added excitement of placing an accumulator bet is exactly what makes understanding them so tricky. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Placing a successful bet, calculating potential returns, and tracking multiple selections can be overwhelming &#8211; especially when navigating betting apps. So how do accumulator bets work and how can you place one? </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this article, we’ll define an accumulator bet, cover the basics, and cover the different types of accumulator bets. We’ll then discuss how to place an Acca bet, the advantages of the bet type and tips for successful bets. To finish, we’ll cover the common terms and jargon that surround accumulators. </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Understanding the Basics Of an Acca Bet</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To fully understand an accumulator bet we have to go back to the basics of the Acca. </span></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Definition of an Accumulator Bet</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An accumulator bet (also known as an Acca) allows bettors to combine multiple selections in a single bet. </span></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6611" src="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BetUK-Accumulator-Bet-Calculator.png" alt="BetUK Accumulator Bet Calculator" width="1183" height="801" srcset="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BetUK-Accumulator-Bet-Calculator.png 1183w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BetUK-Accumulator-Bet-Calculator-300x203.png 300w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BetUK-Accumulator-Bet-Calculator-1024x693.png 1024w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BetUK-Accumulator-Bet-Calculator-768x520.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1183px) 100vw, 1183px" /></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Selections in Accumulator Bets</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bettors choose multiple, complementary outcomes under a single wager. The bets cannot overlap with contradictory outcomes (e.g. a horse to both win and lose). </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For the bet to win, all bets must settle as a win. A single loser in the selections and the whole bet settles as a loss. </span></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6610" src="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BetUK-Accumulator-Bet.png" alt="BetUK Accumulator Bet" width="1511" height="953" srcset="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BetUK-Accumulator-Bet.png 1511w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BetUK-Accumulator-Bet-300x189.png 300w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BetUK-Accumulator-Bet-1024x646.png 1024w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BetUK-Accumulator-Bet-768x484.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1511px) 100vw, 1511px" /></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Role of the Bookmaker</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Most bookmakers allow bettors to place an accumulator bet in one way or another. Often times these may be referred to as “Accas” or “Bet Builders”, depending on the bookmaker of choice. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When building an accumulator bet, bookmakers combine the odds of the single selections to offer larger payouts. It’s the equivalent of taking all winnings from Bet A and placing them on Bet B (and so on). </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bookmakers love accumulator bets and will often advertise promotions, special offers and <a href="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/bet/how-do-odds-boosts-work">odds boosts</a> to entice bettors. </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Types of Accumulator Bets</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In total, there are 13 different types of accumulator bets including the standard all-or-nothing bet type. </span></p>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td><b>Bet Type </b></td>
<td><b>Description </b></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accumulator </span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">The standard accumulator. Bettors can place between 4 and 30 sections. Each selection must win.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">£1 Stake = £1 </span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Double </span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Two selections. Both selections must win.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">£1 Stake = £1 </span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Treble </span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Three selections. Both selections must win.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">£1 Stake = £1 </span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Trixie </span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Three selections equating four bets (three doubles and a treble).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A minimum of two selections must win for a return. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">£1 Stake = £4</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Patent </span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Three selections equating seven bets (singles, doubles and a treble).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A minimum of one selection must win for a return. A minimum of two selections must win for a profit.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">£1 Stake = £7</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Yankee</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Four selections equating 11 bets (doubles, trebles and a 4-fold accumulator).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A minimum of two selections must win for a return.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">£1 Stake = £11</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lucky 15</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Four selections equating 15 bets (singles, doubles, trebles and a 4-fold acca).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A minimum of one selection must win for a return. A minimum of three selections must win for a profit.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">£1 Stake = £15</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Canadian</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Five selections equating 26 bets (doubles, trebles, 4-folds and a 5-fold acca.).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A minimum of one selection must win for a return.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">£1 Stake = £26</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lucky 31</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Five selections equating 31 bets (singles, doubles, trebles, 4-folds and a 5-fold acca.).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A minimum of one selection must win for a return.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">£1 Stake = £31</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Heinz</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Six selections equating 57 bets (doubles, trebles, 4-folds, 5-folds and a 6-fold.).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A minimum of two selections must win for a return. A minimum of four selections must win for a profit.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">£1 Stake = £57</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lucky 63</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Six selections equating 63 bets (singles, doubles, trebles, 4-folds, 5-folds, 6-fold acca.).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">£1 Stake = £67</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Super Heinz</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Six selections equating 63 bets (doubles, trebles, 4-folds, 5-folds, 6-folds and a 7-fold acca.).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">£1 Stake = £120</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Goliath </span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400;">Eight selections equating 247 bets (doubles, trebles, 4-folds, 5-folds, 6-folds, 7-folds and an 8-fold acca.).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">£1 Stake = £247</span></td>
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<p><b>Table: The 13 different types of accumulator bet</b></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Mechanics of Accumulator Bets &#8211; Practical Examples</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the easiest ways to understand the mechanics of an accumulator bet is by using practical examples.</span></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Combined Odds</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accumulator odds can be calculated by multiplying the individual prices from each selection.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For example, if four selections are paid at 2/1 (3.0), the accumulator would pay out at 80/1 (81.0). </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Including the initial stake, the calculation would be 3.0 x 3.0 x 3.0 x 3.0 = 81.0</span></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Calculating Potential Returns</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To calculate potential returns from an accumulator bet, bettors should use the combined odds and their stake. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Using the above example and the payout of 80/1, bettors can multiply their stake (S) by the payout (P) to calculate their return (R). Don’t forget to add the initial take with the following formula. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">(S x P) + S = R</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For example, if betting £0.50:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">(0.50 x 80) + 0.50 = £40.50</span></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stake and Payout</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The stake can dramatically change the payout of an accumulator bet due to the inflated payout when adding multiple selections. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Using the above example, changing the stake to £10:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">(10 x 80) + 10 = £810</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The initial stake is increased from £0.50 by just £9.50 to £10 but the payout transforms from £40.50 by more than £750 to £810. </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to place an Acca Bet &#8211; Understanding Betting Slips and Bet Placement</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s quick and easy to place an accumulator bet with most bookies allowing both in-browser and in-app support. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">View our step-by-step guide on placing an accumulator below:</span></p>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Navigate the betting app to visit your chosen sport (e.g. horse racing)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Select the bet types that you’d like to add (e.g. a horse to place)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Make all selections, adding them to your bet slip</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">In the bet slip, choose the “accumulator” option in the “multiples” section</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Enter the stake amount and choose “place bets”</span></li>
</ol>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All bookmakers have slightly different systems to place an accumulator bet. Most will follow this pattern or a close example. </span></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6612" src="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Grosvenor-Accumulator-Bet.png" alt="Grosvenor Accumulator Bet" width="1276" height="769" srcset="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Grosvenor-Accumulator-Bet.png 1276w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Grosvenor-Accumulator-Bet-300x181.png 300w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Grosvenor-Accumulator-Bet-1024x617.png 1024w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Grosvenor-Accumulator-Bet-768x463.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1276px) 100vw, 1276px" /></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Advantages and Risks of Accumulator Bets</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An accumulator, just as with all other bet types, comes with inherent advantages and risks that bettors should be aware of.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The advantages of an accumulator include: </span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Greater returns</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">More excitement than single selections</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Regular promotions and bonus offers</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The disadvantages/risks of an accumulator include: </span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Higher risk </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Larger bookmaker profits</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For serious bettors, accumulators are often ignored due to the higher risk involved. Instead, single selections are preferred for minimizing the bookie&#8217;s advantage and owning more control of the stake. </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tips for Successful Accumulator Betting</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accumulators may not be recommended by professional and experienced bettors, but there are still tips to make the most of your acca. </span></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Use Bonuses and Promotions </span></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The majority of bookmakers will offer bonuses and promotions to entice bettors into placing an acca. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With such fierce competition between bookmaker brands, typical offers are competitive. Bettors can take advantage of acca offers (price boosts, etc.) to maximize their profits if a win comes their way. </span></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Invest in Acca Insurance</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Although not offered by all, Acca Insurance is an important tool that bettors should invest in when placing accumulator bets. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Acca insurance allows bettors to pay a small additional fee on top of their stake. If their acca falls short on one of the selections, bettors will still see a return on the bet. The payout won’t be as much as if the final selection wins &#8211; but something is better than nothing.</span></p>
<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Research Events </span></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is no substitute for event research &#8211; even when betting with accumulators. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Knowing your sport inside and out can give you a competitive edge in sports betting. It may sound obvious, but there’s a whole host of bettors out there placing wagers on events they know nothing about. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To ensure that you’re not one of them &#8211; avoid betting on sports and events without in-depth knowledge. </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Common Terms and Jargon</span></h2>
<p><b>Accumulator/Acca. </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">A multiple bet of four or more selections. For example, a bet with five selections where the bettor aims to choose five placed horses in the first five races.</span></p>
<p><b>Acca Insurance. </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">A promotional or bonus feature that covers the losses of the bettor when placing an accumulator bet. </span></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Harris]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 08:08:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>An odds boost is a mutually beneficial part of the online gambling industry. Fundamentally, the price of a horse, football team, boxer, etc., is increased. Punters get a higher price on a selection they wish to bet on, and the bookmaker attracts the business to their site.  Odds boosts can come in a couple of &#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An odds boost is a mutually beneficial part of the <a href="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/australia-online-gambling-laws-regulation">online gambling industry</a>. Fundamentally, the price of a horse, football team, boxer, etc., is increased. Punters get a higher price on a selection they wish to bet on, and the bookmaker attracts the business to their site. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Odds boosts can come in a couple of different ways. The first is bookmaker-led, where they choose which selection has their betting odds boosted. For example, West Ham are 4/6 at home to Bournemouth, but a bookmaker boosts them to 1/1. These often come with a limited stake allowed or a limit on how many punters can take advantage of the offer.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The other is given to the punter to pick what they want to boost. Several sportsbooks will pass control to the punter on which selection they want to increase their potential return. If you like Harry Kane to score first, you might want to boost his odds from 2/1 to 5/2 so you can use an odds boost provided by the bookmaker to do that.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Role of the Sportsbook </span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A sportsbook is a business which is there to make money. Any business relies on bringing customers through the door &#8211; odds boosts are a great way to do it. Whether it is an addition to the odds of a popular selection or an individual one selected by a punter, odds boosts are an intelligent way to increase traffic.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This delicate balance has to be played by the bookmaker to ensure that they are a profitable business and bring in customers who want to use them in the future. It is a game of give and take that adds more boardroom strategy to an odds boost than most would realize. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Each bookmaker will have a team of traders who price up the markets. They form an opinion using their knowledge and challenge punters to do the same. Often, they will have a favorite they don&#8217;t like and want to get in the book, which can see the odds boosted to tempt custom.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Benefits for the Punter </span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The most obvious benefit of an odds boost is that a punter gets bigger odds on a selection they think will win. That means that potential returns will be larger than if the bet was placed at a smaller price, which adds more value to a bet.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Value is subjective when it comes to betting, with varying people having a different idea of what exactly constitutes value. Any price higher than a punter believes it should be is a personal value, so that an odds boost will provide that.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Taking every odds boost on offer is a quick way to put yourself on the radar of a bookmaker&#8217;s algorithm, so they are best used strategically. Find the ones that you, as an individual, believe have the strongest winning chance at a price well above what you are hoping for. </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to Spot &amp; Use an Odds Boost </span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the best things about a bookmaker picking a betting market to add an odds boost is that they will tell you about it! There will be adverts on the banners and carousels on the site showing everyone what odds boosts are on offer.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Most bookmakers will have odds boosts on several sports, so it is worth clicking through some of the games on offer in whatever sport you follow closely to see what boosts will be found for that day. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There will be a section on a bookmaker&#8217;s website with promotions. Again, these are found on a prominent menu, so they are always easy to spot. It is useless for a bookmaker to hide them away when they are trying to push for business. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An odds boost will most regularly be found on a significant televised game, whether football, tennis, basketball or something else. Placing a bet on an odds boost is simple &#8211; click on the price to add it to your bet slip, add the stake that you want to put on the bet in the box, and it will show you the payout you will receive if your bet is a winner. Click the bet or place bet button, and you&#8217;re on.</span></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-6648 size-full" src="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Skybet-Odds-Boost.png" alt="Skybet Odds Boost" width="925" height="671" srcset="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Skybet-Odds-Boost.png 925w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Skybet-Odds-Boost-300x218.png 300w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Skybet-Odds-Boost-768x557.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 925px) 100vw, 925px" /></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Fine Print: Terms &amp; Conditions </span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As with all bets, it is essential to understand the rules and regulations regarding odds boosts. We are all guilty of not reading the small print from time to time, but if an offer has a maximum stake of £5 and we place £10 on it, and we don&#8217;t get the price, we will only have ourselves to blame for not reading the wagering requirements set out by the bookmaker.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Most offers will have a maximum stake put on them or a time limit. Some might only be open for 30 minutes or less if the bookmaker takes the limit they are prepared to lay at the price. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All bookmakers must be licensed by the Gambling Commission and conduct business fairly and openly. If you have a problem with a bookmaker and can&#8217;t solve it with them directly, then IBAS can be brought in to try and broker a solution. In very extreme cases, a license might be rescinded by the UKGC. </span></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-6646 size-full" src="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Grosvenor-Odds-Boost-2.png" alt="Grosvenor Odds Boost UK" width="1240" height="531" srcset="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Grosvenor-Odds-Boost-2.png 1240w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Grosvenor-Odds-Boost-2-300x128.png 300w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Grosvenor-Odds-Boost-2-1024x439.png 1024w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Grosvenor-Odds-Boost-2-768x329.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px" /></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Odds Boosts Risks &amp; Rewards </span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gambling is a balance of potential rewards against the risks of losing. Every bet placed could be a winner or a loser. The shorter the price, the more likely it is to be a winner in percentage chance, but betting is rarely as simple as that.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A bookmaker might not offer an odds boost to every customer. Those who have taken advantage too often in the past might find they have them taken away. Also, some bookmakers will look to boost the price of a favourite that their traders are keen to lay. It is a cat-and-mouse game regarding the sportsbook managing their risks on the bet. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the most essential parts of any betting strategy is to control what you are gambling. All punters should know their limits on what they can afford to lose and always stick to them. We would advise you never to bet more than a couple of per cent of your bankroll on any one bet and never chase your losses.</span></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6607" src="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Betfair-Odds-Boost.png" alt="Betfair Odds Boost" width="1014" height="541" srcset="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Betfair-Odds-Boost.png 1014w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Betfair-Odds-Boost-300x160.png 300w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Betfair-Odds-Boost-768x410.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1014px) 100vw, 1014px" /></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Odds Boost vs. Other Betting Offers </span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All betting markets are subject to fluctuations. If a horse has been drifting in price all day and is then boosted in price, it might tempt some in, but a further drift could make the odds increase poor value in the long run.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Even with extra juice added to prices, there is still a house edge overall, with other selections in the same market taking money simultaneously. It is wise to use a platform to check the history of the odds before taking a price boost to get an idea of why it is boosted.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Enhanced odds are slightly different as they are much further away from the actual price and used as a sign-up offer. Arsenal to beat Bournemouth boosted from 4/6 to 20/1 for new customers only, maximum stake £1 are the types that you will see. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">These can draw new users in to take the other odds boosts in the future. All bookmakers will use similar promotions that see odds lengthened. Use your knowledge to pick the right ones at the perfect time for long-term success. </span></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Harris]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 07:36:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Every once in a while, something new enters the world of betting that is a game changer. It is fair to say that the Bet Builder concept is one of those things that has revolutionized the way that punters bet.   The Basics of a Bet Builder  At its very base, a Bet Builder is a &#8230;</p>
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<p>Every once in a while, something new enters the world of betting that is a game changer. It is fair to say that the Bet Builder concept is one of those things that has revolutionized the way that punters bet.  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Basics of a Bet Builder </h2>



<p>At its very base, a Bet Builder is a betting opportunity typically supplied on a single match by a bookmaker. The rise of same-game multiples picked out by the bookmakers was a game changer, but nothing like the concept of a punter being able to pick out the options themselves. The bookmaker still produces the prices that it wants, but the punter is in control of the entire process when it comes to the selections that create a Bet Builder.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Crafting Your Custom Bets </h2>



<p>Football is the most common sport to find Bet Builders on. The options are all stats-related, such as Player X having Y shots on target. Odds are variable depending on how many selections a punter picks. At least two selections must be made, typically eight or 10 being the maximum a punter can put into a Bet Builder. The stake is limited only by maximum payout amounts.</p>



<p>The punter being able to choose precisely what selections they want to bet on provides enormous flexibility. Over/under on corners, cards shown, and goals can be combined with players scoring, assisting, having shots or committing fouls. </p>



<p>Odds can multiply fast as different options are added. For example, a punter might like over 2.5 goals in the game, Player X to score, Player Y to assist, over 12.5 total corners and over 3.5 total cards. With a Bet Builder, they can put them all into one bet to personalize their experience. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Rise of Multiple Bets in a Single Match </h2>



<p>The Bet Builder is a recent addition to the betting world but has quickly become popular with punters who enjoy their stats. There are so many niche in-game events to choose from that those who do a deep dive into the numbers from prior games can excel.</p>



<p>Markets like first goalscorer have always been popular, but they generally had to be done as multiple bets across several games. Now, there is this way to have combined bets in a single game, which is perfect for team supporters or those heading to the stadium to watch in person.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Advantages of Using a Bet Builder </h2>



<p>When it comes to being successful, nothing beats research into games and matches before having a bet. This is where a Bet Builder comes into their own as a punter can use their knowledge and create a bet that best suits that knowledge. </p>



<p>Not only is there a vast amount of betting flexibility with a Bet Builder, but the addition of selections can enhance bet odds for the punter. Some sites even allow for a Bet Builder in play with real-time <a href="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/bet/best-odds-guaranteed">betting odds</a> being used. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Potential Pitfalls &amp; Considerations </h2>



<p>Lack of knowledge and preparation are an issue for any betting strategy, especially for a Bet Builder. Any multi-selection bet becomes more and more challenging to win as selections are added to it. While it is tempting to see the odds going up and dreaming of what that could bring, fewer well-researched selections will always produce better results in the long run. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Navigating Different Markets with Bet Builder </h2>



<p>A Bet Builder provides the punter with a wealth of betting options. With so many different match stats that can be used to bet upon, it allows the punter a never-before-seen level of bet slip customisation. </p>



<p>As we spoke about above, there are endless options for punters to dig into and combine to make their perfect Bet Builder from goal handicaps, a penalty to be given, a red card to be shown to whether a player will score a goal with a header or from outside the area.</p>



<p>Given the above, it is unsurprising that player statistics dominate the Bet Builder markets. Finding a player who has an excellent record against a specific team or will benefit from how the opposition plays will always influence what selections a punter adds. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Popular Sportsbooks Offering the Bet Builder Feature </h2>



<p>Most bookmakers have quickly seen the benefit of offering Bet Builders to their customers. We have got six of the best below with information about their betting platform and a betting guide to what is on offer.</p>



<p><strong>Sky Bet</strong></p>



<p>Prices are not always the strongest selling point for Sky Bet, but the volume of options when building your bet goes a long way to making up for it. They have an easy-to-use platform for Build-A-Bet, as they call it, with all the options separated on their drop-down tabs. </p>



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<p>There is plenty of volume to be found in the Ladbrokes Bet Builder markets, but perhaps the best part of what they offer are the stat packs that can be found for the bigger games. Figures for the two teams are there, from goals and shots on target to the number of crosses and fouls that players have committed. Having stats at your fingertips makes building bets easier.</p>
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<p><strong>bet365</strong></p>
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<p>Rather than Stoke, Texas should be home to bet365 as everything is bigger there. A founding father of the Bet Builder movement, they have just about the broadest range of options for creating a custom-built bet. Loved by users worldwide, they lead the way regarding the Bet Builder. </p>
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<p><strong>William Hill</strong></p>
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<p>As you would expect from one of the oldest and most prominent names, their Bet Builder is top-notch, with many options for punters. You can make multiples out of your Bet Builder selections for different games, adding an extra element of interest and giving even more flexibility to punters. </p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6642" src="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/William-Hill-Bet-Builder.png" alt="William Hill Bet Builder" width="926" height="492" srcset="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/William-Hill-Bet-Builder.png 926w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/William-Hill-Bet-Builder-300x159.png 300w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/William-Hill-Bet-Builder-768x408.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px" /></p>
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<p><strong>Grosvenor</strong></p>
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<p>They are better known as a casino group, but they have taken an excellent first step into having a sportsbook, and their Bet Builder offering is solid. There are enough markets to keep punters happy, though other sportsbooks are slightly easier to find what you are looking for. That said, they are well worth keeping an eye on.</p>
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<p> <strong style="font-size: 1rem;">Rhinobet</strong></p>
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<p>Rhinobet are a newer bookmaker, so it is no surprise that their Bet Builder is a little on the basic side. Despite that, the odds on offer are strong compared to their peers, making them a good option for those not looking for too much in the way of niche markets. </p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Harris]]></dc:creator>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A few modern innovations in betting have changed the industry&#8217;s face &#8211; cash-out is unquestionably one of them. Being able to take money before an event has finished has revolutionized gambling and provided punters with an option that they have never had open to them before.  Understanding the Basics of Cash-Out  Cash-out is a way &#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A few modern innovations in betting have changed the industry&#8217;s face &#8211; cash-out is unquestionably one of them. Being able to take money before an event has finished has revolutionized gambling and provided punters with an option that they have never had open to them before. </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Understanding the Basics of Cash-Out </span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cash-out is a way for a punter to receive money from a bookmaker before the event you have placed a bet on has finished. It can be used in two ways &#8211; the first to take a profit and the second to limit a loss. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is a part of betting that has been hugely successful and has helped the industry move into giving more of a modern offering. Traditionally, a bet could only be won or lost. Cash-out allows you to change your position on a sporting event more flexibly. </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Mechanics of Cash-Out </span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Every part of a bookmaker&#8217;s business is carefully crafted to include a profit margin. This is true of cash-out bets. For example, you have a £20 stake on a pair of teams playing at different times with odds of 1/1 in a double. If the first wins, you will have £40 running onto the second leg. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You rarely get a cash-out offer as big as that in this scenario. The profit margin for the bookmaker will make it £35-37 as a figure offered. Of course, if the second leg loses, it will be a loss, but it is essential to consider the margin in a cash-out scenario.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The differences come when bets are still live and in play. The odds fluctuate, and with them, the cash-out on offer will also go up and down. Take a team at 1/1 to win a game &#8211; if they go 1-0 up, they become 2/5 to win the game, and the cash-out figure is bigger. If they go behind, they become 2/1, and the cash-out figure is smaller.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Most bookmakers offer two types of cash-out &#8211; you can cash-out in full or take a partial cash-out. The first is self-explanatory &#8211; you take the full value of what is on offer in exchange for the bet being finished. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The second usually has some sort of slider on your bet slip that allows you to take varying amounts and keep some running. This is great to lock in a small profit just in case but also to keep some going.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Benefits of Using Cash-Out </span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As mentioned above, there are two ways to use cash-out &#8211; locking in profit and minimizing losses. Now that betting in play is on offer like never before, punters can watch live streams and see how games or matches progress. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you have backed a bigger-priced team that happens to take the lead against a more fancied rival, taking a profit before the potential comeback happens is a huge opportunity. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The other way is a risk management strategy. If your team is losing or if it looks like a goal is coming for the team you have bet against, it is a way to exit your position on the bet. This will not always be for profit, but taking a return from a losing situation can free up funds for another day.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Disadvantages of Using Cash-Out </span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The beauty of sport is in its unpredictability. As a neutral fan, there is little better than seeing a remarkable comeback &#8211; as a punter with a bet on the game, it can be a nightmare! There are days when we feel like the bet value has peaked, so we cash-out, only to find the team adds another goal, and the betting market shifts further.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Understanding that cashing-out is not always the best option is crucial. For example, if you have backed two teams as a double, the first wins. A profit will be offered ahead of the second leg, but it will not be as much as you would have won if you had just done a single on the first game. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Taking a profit is always tempting, but the balance between that immediacy and what can be gained from waiting has to be considered. </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Dynamics of Live &amp; In-Play Betting </span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We have alluded to the synergies of live betting and cashing out. The evolution of cash outcomes from the increase of in-play betting options and punters looking for opportunities while games are already in progress.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The game progression is the single most significant factor in cash-out betting. What happens on the field directly affects an in-play price and the cash-out on offer. It makes for an exciting way of betting, with punters kept on their toes to find the right moment to take the offer.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">List of Popular Betting Platforms Offering Cash-Out </span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Each betting platform has a slightly different take on cash-out. We have some of the major players below that offer cash-out. We have a brief betting guide for each to see what they offer.</span></p>
<p><b>Betfair</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The company that started it all with their exchange. The logistics of betting and laying allowed punters to cash-out for the first time. Betfair offers both full and partial cash-out to punters and, more recently, have been innovative in cutting out almost all suspensions of the football markets on their sportsbook. Betfair continues at the forefront of the cash-out revolution.  </span></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-6636 size-full" src="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Betfair-Cashout-UK.png" alt="Betfair Cashout UK" width="1317" height="418" srcset="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Betfair-Cashout-UK.png 1317w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Betfair-Cashout-UK-300x95.png 300w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Betfair-Cashout-UK-1024x325.png 1024w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Betfair-Cashout-UK-768x244.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1317px) 100vw, 1317px" /></p>
<p><b>Ladbrokes</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Entain giant offers both full and partial cash-out, but most importantly, Ladbrokes offers one of the widest ranges of sports to choose from regarding cash-out. This is an essential consideration for those not just betting on Saturday football. </span></p>
<p><b>Kwiff</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The home of the supercharged odds boost is also home to the supercharged cash-out! When you cash-out with Kwiff, there will be occasions when they will boost the figure you get after you press the button. You never know when the boosts are coming, which is part of the fun.</span></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-6579 size-full" src="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Kwiff-Supercharged-Cash-Out.png" alt="Kwiff Supercharged Cash Out UK" width="1181" height="531" srcset="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Kwiff-Supercharged-Cash-Out.png 1181w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Kwiff-Supercharged-Cash-Out-300x135.png 300w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Kwiff-Supercharged-Cash-Out-1024x460.png 1024w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Kwiff-Supercharged-Cash-Out-768x345.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1181px) 100vw, 1181px" /></p>
<p><b>BetUK</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">They are a relatively new bookmaker, but they have quickly gained a solid foothold in the industry, partly due to a good reputation for cash-out amounts. While this is subjective, they are an excellent option with full and partial cash-outs available until deep into games.</span></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-6634 size-full" src="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BetUK-Cashout-4.png" alt="BetUK Cashout" width="1273" height="525" srcset="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BetUK-Cashout-4.png 1273w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BetUK-Cashout-4-300x124.png 300w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BetUK-Cashout-4-1024x422.png 1024w, https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BetUK-Cashout-4-768x317.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1273px) 100vw, 1273px" /></p>
<p><b>SBK</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Like Betfair, SBK benefits from having an exchange arm in Smarkets. They have some of the <a href="https://www.itsonlycricket.com/bet/best-odds-guaranteed">best odds</a> on the market, which allows a strong starting point for a cash-out option, especially with a strong football offering. </span></p>
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