Potential Returns
What are potential returns?
Potential returns are a snapshot of your potential winnings at the time you placed your bet. However, potential returns will always show the maximum amount you could possibly win.
When might I not receive the maximum amount?
One example, is where you have placed Each Way bet as it will only show your potential returns if your selection/s win, rather than places.
What if I take a selection at Start Price (SP)?
Because we don't know the odds of a selection at start price until the event starts, we will never show potential returns if any of your selections in a bet have been taken at Start Price (SP).
What if my potential returns are wrong?
If you think your potential returns are incorrect, you can use this bet calculator to check. Before doing so, you may wish to check out the 'How can I calculate my winnings' section below to help you. If you still think they are incorrect then please check the possible reasons for this below.
Why might potential returns be wrong?
Remember, potential returns are a snapshot of your potential winnings at the time you place your bet.
This means your potential returns will not change as selections are resulted, regardless of if they win or lose.
Likewise, if one of your selections becomes a non-runner, void or has deductions applied, the potential returns will not reflect this.
If you believe your potential returns are incorrect, please get in touch by selecting 'Contact Us' at the bottom of this page and following the instructions. However, we'd recommend checking the below before you do:
- Has one or more of your selections been resulted and lost?
- Has one or more of your selections been voided?
- Has one or more of your selections had a rule 4 or dead heat deduction applied?
- Has one or more of your selections been announced as a non-runner?
If any of these scenarios apply, please be aware that your potential returns may be incorrect.
Potential returns are a snapshot of your maximum possible winnings at the point you placed your bet.
Regardless of what your potential returns show, your bet will be settled correctly.
How can I calculate my winnings?
If you are unsure of the maths of how a bet is settled, the following information may be of assistance:
'Money to Money' Settling
The quickest and most accurate method of settling a bet is, where possible, to make the stake fit the price.
Example Using the price of 4/7:
1a) Staking £7 @ odds of 4/7 wins £4 TOTAL RETURNS = £11 (as the winnings will include your returned stake)
1b) Staking £21 @ odds of 4/7 wins £12 (21/7 = 3. 3 x 4 = 12) TOTAL RETURNS = £33
Example Using the price of 5/2:
1a) Staking £20 @ odds of 5/2 wins £50 TOTAL RETURNS = £70
2b) £6 @ 5/2 wins £15 (6/2 = 3. 3x5 = 15) TOTAL RETURNS = £21
Calculator Settling - Win Bets
There are 3 possible methods on how to settle a Win bet using a calculator. They are:
Method 1:
Numerator (top number) plus the denominator (bottom number), divide by the denominator then multiply by the stake.
Example: Staking £3 @ odds of 5/2; 5 + 2 = 7, 7 / 2 = 3.5, 3.5 x 3 = 10.50
Method 2:
Divide the numerator by the denominator, multiply by the stake and then add the stake.
Example: Staking £3 @ odds of 5/2; 5 / 2 = 2.50, 2.50 x 3 = 7.50, 7.50 + 3 = 10.50
Method 3:
Divide the numerator by the denominator, add 1 and multiply by the stake.
Example: Staking £3 @ odds of 5/2; 5 / 2 = 2.50, 2.50 + 1 = 3.50, 3.50 x 3 = 10.50
Calculator Settling - Each Way Bets
To work out the returns on an Each Way bet, you need to work out the win and place parts separately, then add them together at the end.
Example: £50 Each Way @ 7/2, one fifth odds
Win Part: - £50 @ 7/2
You work this out using your preferred method from above i.e. method 1:
Numerator + Denominator / Denominator x stake = 7+2 / 2 x 50 = £225.00
Place Part: - £50 @ 7/2 fifth of the odds
To work out the place odds, multiply the denominator by the place terms, i.e. 2 x 5 = 10. This means that your place price is now 7/10.
You then settle in the same manner as before.
7+10 x 50 / 10 = £85.00
Total Return:- Add the 2 amounts together. £225.00 + £85.00 = £310.00
Calculator Settling - Multiple Bets
When settling this type of bet, the winnings from the first selection go on to the second. Effectively the winnings from the first part form a new stake for the second selection, and so on based on how many selections you have in your bet.
Example
£10 Dbl Horse A @ 2/1, Horse B @ 2/1
The winnings for horse A would be £30, which forms the new stake for horse B. £30 at 2/1 would pay a total return of £90.
Winnings not what you expected?
There could be a legitimate reason for this. You may wish to read our Winnings not what you expected? - Winning Rules Explained article before continuing to contact us.