How to Place a Bet

Placing a bet is easy! This guide will walk you through the process of placing your first bet on racing or sports events.

Before You Start

Make sure you:

Have a verified account
Have funds in your account
Are logged in

Quick Overview

Placing a bet involves three simple steps:

Select your bet - Choose an event and click on the odds
Enter your stake - Add your bet amount in the betslip
Confirm your bet - Review and place your bet

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Find Your Event

Navigate to Racing or Sports - Use the main menu to select Racing (Horse, Greyhounds, Harness) or Sports
Browse upcoming events - View the list of available races or matches
Select an event - Click on the race or match you want to bet on

Step 2: Choose Your Selection

Bet Type	How to Select
Racing	Click on the odds next to the runner (horse, dog, or trotter) you want to back. Selection is added to your betslip.
Sports	Choose your market (e.g., Match Winner, Line, Totals), then click on the odds for your chosen outcome. Selection is added to your betslip.

Betslip Opens Automatically

When you click on odds, the betslip will automatically open on the right side of your screen (or bottom on mobile).

Step 3: Enter Your Stake

Check your selection - Verify the runner/team and odds in your betslip
Enter your stake amount - Type in how much you want to bet (minimum $0.01)
Review potential return - See your estimated winnings if your bet wins

Quick Stake Buttons:

$5 - Small bet amount
$10 - Standard bet
$20 - Medium bet
$50 - Larger bet
$100 - High stake

Step 4: Place Your Bet

Review your bet - Double-check your selection, stake, and potential return
Click 'Place Bet' - Confirm your bet by clicking the green Place Bet button
Wait for confirmation - Your bet will be processed and confirmed within seconds

Bet Placed Successfully!

Once confirmed, you'll see a success message and your bet will appear in your bet history.

Understanding Your Betslip

Your betslip shows important information:

Selection - The runner or team you've chosen
Event details - Race/match name and time
Odds/Dividend - The current price for your selection
Stake - The amount you're betting
Potential Return - How much you could win (including your stake)

Placing Multiple Bets

You can add multiple selections to your betslip:

Click on multiple odds - Each selection will be added to your betslip
Enter stakes individually - Set the stake amount for each bet
Consider a Multi Bet - Combine selections for higher potential returns (see Multi Bets guide)

What Happens After You Place a Bet?

Bet is confirmed - You'll receive immediate confirmation
Stake is deducted - The bet amount is taken from your account balance
Wait for the event - Your bet is active and waiting for the race/match to start
Event settles - After the event finishes, winning bets are paid automatically

Viewing Your Bets

You can view all your active and settled bets in My Account > Bet History.

Tips for Placing Your First Bet

Start small - Begin with smaller stakes until you're comfortable
Check the odds - Odds can change - make sure you're happy with the price
Review before confirming - Always double-check your selection and stake
Set a budget - Only bet what you can afford to lose
Use responsible gambling tools - Set deposit limits to stay in control

Common Questions

Can I cancel a bet after placing it?

No, once a bet is confirmed, it cannot be cancelled or changed. Always review carefully before placing.

What's the minimum bet amount?

The minimum stake is $0.01 per bet.

What if the odds change?

If odds change after you add a selection to your betslip but before you place the bet, you'll be notified. You can choose to accept the new odds or remove the bet.

Can I bet on multiple races at once?

Yes! You can add selections from different races to your betslip and place them all at once as individual bets, or combine them into a multi bet.

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