Each-Way AtlasGlossary: each-way, odds and racing terms
Void bet
A void bet is a bet that the bookmaker cancels, so the stake is returned and nothing is won or lost. In an accumulator, a void selection is counted at odds of 1.0 and the other selections still stand. The reasons are set out in each operator's rules. See withdrawn horses.
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What void means
When a bet is void, the operator treats it as if it had not been placed. Your stake goes back to your balance.
The point to take away is the difference from a lost bet: a void bet costs you nothing, while a loser costs the stake.
A void bet is also different from an early settlement; see cash out.
The short version: void means the bet is cancelled and the stake is returned.
What happens inside an accumulator
A void selection does not cancel the whole accumulator. It drops out of the maths by being counted at odds of 1.0, because multiplying by 1.0 changes nothing.
Example: a £3 accumulator has three selections. Two are priced 2.5 and 4.0, and the third is void. The combined odds are 2.5 × 4.0 × 1.0 = 10.0, so the return is £30.00 if both others win, which is £27.00 profit.
If either of the other two loses, the bet loses. See accumulator for the full method.
The short version: a void leg counts at 1.0 and the remaining legs decide the bet.
Why a bet may be void
A horse that does not run in a single win bet is a standard example, and the rules for withdrawals are explained on withdrawn horses and Rule 4.
The complete list of reasons lives in the operator's own rules. We do not state a list for all operators, because the rules differ and we have not yet read them.
The short version: read the operator's rule for your market before you bet.
What we have and have not checked
The example is our own sum with invented prices. The operators' void rules still need a source.
| Fact to read | Where to read it | Status |
|---|---|---|
| When the operator voids a single bet | Operator betting rules, at least two, dated | Not verified |
| How a void selection is treated in an accumulator | Operator betting rules, dated | Not verified |
| How a void leg is treated in an each-way bet | Operator betting rules, dated | Not verified |
The short version: the sum is ours; the operator rules are marked Not verified.
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