Combinations guide

What is a double bet?

A double is one combined bet with two selections. Both selections normally have to win for the double to pay out.

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Meaning in plain English

Double

A double is one combined bet with two selections. Both selections normally have to win for the double to pay out.

Quick example

If you back Ghana to win and Nigeria over 1.5 goals in a double, both selections must win. If one loses, the double loses.

Key points

1 A double has higher potential return than two separate singles at the same stake.

2 The risk is higher because both legs must win.

3 If one leg is void, the double usually becomes a single.

Examples

Case	Result	Why
Both selections win	Double wins	Every leg settled as a winner.
One wins, one loses	Double loses	A standard double needs both legs.
One leg void	Usually becomes a single	The void leg is settled at odds of 1.00.

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