BetWinner Sports Betting Markets, Live Odds and Bet Types
The sportsbook is the strongest part of BetWinner. This page covers what is on the menu, how the different bet types work, what changes when you bet in play and how to read the odds in any format.
Markets, limits and live streams depend on the event and your country. Odds change constantly, so the numbers in the examples are for illustration.
- Live betting
- in-play on most events
- Bet types
- single to system
- Cash-out
- on selected bets
- Top match markets
- several hundred
- Odds format
- decimal by default
- Virtual sports
- around the clock
Sports and markets covered
The menu runs from the big football leagues to table tennis and esports. Major events carry hundreds of markets, while smaller ones may only offer the main result and a few totals.
- Football
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Esports
- Ice hockey
- Cricket
- Volleyball
- Boxing and MMA
Markets on a typical football match
A top-flight match usually lists these groups, each with many more options inside.
- Match result, double chance and draw no bet;
- Goal totals and Asian handicaps;
- Both teams to score and correct score;
- Corners, cards and player markets;
- Half-time results and time-based specials.
Pre-match versus live
Pre-match odds are set before kick-off and change slowly as money comes in and team news breaks. They suit planned bets and accumulators built in advance.
Live odds react to every attack, goal and card. The prices can be better than before the start, but they also move fast, and markets are suspended for a few seconds after key moments.
Bet types explained
The bet slip supports more than singles and accumulators. Knowing how each type pays helps you control risk.
Single
One selection and one stake. The return is the stake multiplied by the odds, which makes it the easiest bet to track.
Accumulator
Several selections in one bet. The odds multiply, but every pick must win. Only this type counts for the sports bonus.
System
A set of smaller accumulators built from your picks. A 2/3 system makes three doubles, so one pick can lose and the bet still returns something.
Chain
A series of singles placed together, where each bet goes ahead in turn. Useful for planning several picks at once.
Live betting and cash-out
In-play betting has its own rhythm. These points save frustration on the bet slip.
- Odds can be suspended after goals, penalties or red cards;
- Accepting odds changes in the slip settings stops bets from being rejected;
- Cash-out is offered on selected bets, at a value below the full potential return;
- Live trackers and statistics sit next to the markets on the event page.
Accumulator calculator
Add your stake and the odds of each pick. Leave a box empty if you have fewer picks.
- Combined odds
- 6.22
- Return if all picks win
- €62.16
- Profit
- €52.16
Reading and converting odds
BetWinner shows decimal odds by default, and the format can be switched in the site settings.
Decimal odds include your stake: at 1.85, a €10 bet returns €18.50 if it wins. Fractional odds show only the profit, so the same price reads 17/20. American odds use a plus or minus sign around 100.
Implied probability is the chance a price suggests. Comparing it with your own estimate is the simplest way to judge whether a bet is worth placing. Bookmakers add a margin, so the implied chances for all outcomes of one match add up to more than 100%.
Odds converter
Type decimal odds to see the other formats and the implied probability.
- Fractional
- 17/20
- American
- -118
- Implied probability
- 54.1%
Extras inside the sportsbook
A few tools sit on top of the regular markets and are worth knowing about.
Accumulator of the day
Pre-built accumulators chosen by the bookmaker, with a 10% odds boost if they win.
Virtual sports
Simulated football, racing and other events that start every few minutes, day and night.
Streams and trackers
Animated match trackers on most live events, and video streams on selected ones.
Statistics
Form, head-to-head records and line-ups, available from the event page.
Habits that keep sports betting manageable
The size of the menu is a strength, but it also makes it easy to bet more than planned.
- Decide on a weekly budget and set it as a deposit limit;
- Stick to leagues you actually follow;
- Keep accumulators short, as each extra pick lowers the chance of a win;
- Avoid chasing a loss with a bigger live bet.
Finding a match quickly
The interface is dense, and new users often find the number of markets hard to scan. The search box at the top of the sportsbook is the quickest way to a specific team or league, and starred events stay pinned in your favourites.
Check the slip before confirming. In live betting the price can change between the tap and the confirmation. The slip always shows the final odds the bet was accepted at.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to what readers ask most on this topic.
Can I bet on events that have already started?
Yes. Most football, tennis, basketball and esports events have live markets once they start. Odds update in real time and are suspended for a few seconds after key moments.
What is cash-out?
Cash-out lets you settle a bet before the result is known. The offer reflects the current odds, so it is lower than the full potential return when the bet is winning and can be a small fraction of the stake when it is losing.
Which bets count towards the sports welcome bonus?
Only accumulators with at least 3 selections, of which at least 3 have odds of 1.40 or higher. Singles, systems and shorter accumulators do not count.
Why was my bet rejected?
Usually because the odds changed, the market was suspended or the stake was above the limit for that event. Allowing odds changes in the slip settings reduces rejections in live betting.
Can I change the odds format?
Yes. The format can be switched in the site settings, and the change applies to every market and to your bet slip.
Bet on what you follow.
Set a deposit limit first, then open the sportsbook and use the search box to go straight to your match.