Guide
Betting terms explained
Last updated: Written by Ellie Marsden, Senior Betting Editor Fact checked by Tom Brackley, Odds Analyst
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Terms that decide a settlement
Stake, price and settlement are the three lines that decide what a market pays. A void selection is removed and its stake returned, which changes the return on a multiple without cancelling it.
Cash out
Cash out closes a position early at a price the operator sets. That price carries its own margin, so it is rarely the same value as the original market.
Keep the budget separate
Set a spending and time limit before wagering begins, and use the account tools to hold it.