Bookmaker rules guide

What does void bet mean?

A void bet is a bet or selection that is cancelled for settlement. The stake is usually returned, and in accumulators the void leg is normally settled at odds of 1.00.

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Meaning in plain English

Void bet

A void bet is a bet or selection that is cancelled for settlement. The stake is usually returned, and in accumulators the void leg is normally settled at odds of 1.00.

Quick example

How it works on a bet slip

If one match in a four-leg accumulator is postponed and declared void, the accumulator usually continues as a three-leg ticket with that leg priced at 1.00.

Key points

What to check before placing it

1 Void rules can apply after postponements, player non-starts or market errors.

2 Bonus and wagering rules may treat void or refunded bets as non-qualifying.

3 A push in some handicap or totals markets works like a void selection.

Examples

Winning, losing and rule cases

Case	Result	Why
Single bet void	Stake returned	The bet is cancelled and settled at odds of 1.00.
One acca leg void	Acca odds reduced	The void leg is removed from the payout calculation.
Bonus qualifying bet void	May not count	Many promotions exclude void, returned or odds 1.00 bets.

Common mistakes

What beginners often get wrong

Thinking a void selection counts as a win.
Assuming a void bonus bet always qualifies for wagering.
Not checking postponement rules for the specific sport.