Bet types
- UKIn-play
- USLive betting
In-play
Betting while the event is already under way. Odds move with every goal, card or point.
Also called In-running
- Good to know
- Bets can be held for a few seconds before they are accepted, and markets close briefly when something happens.
- Watch out
- Fast markets and quick decisions make it easy to bet more than you planned.
Related
Bet types
Cash out
Settling your bet before the event is over, for an amount the bookmaker offers at that moment. Useful to lock in some profit or cut a loss.
Slang
Steam
A fast, sharp drop in a price across bookmakers, usually because large or well-informed money came in.
Slang
Hedge
Placing a second bet against your first to cut the risk or lock in some profit.
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