Express bets in sports betting

An “express” in sports betting refers to a single bet that links together two or more individual wagers. The risk for the player is higher, but the potential payout is significantly greater compared to a single bet.

A player must place at least two or more individual bets. An express wins only if all the bets are successful. If even one bet loses, the entire express is considered a loss.

Calculating potential winnings from express bets can be done manually, but on the Fonbet website, the system performs these calculations automatically. The general rule is the payout is the product of the stake and the odds of all the events included in the express.

For example:

• A 200 rubles express on three matches.
• The chosen outcomes have odds of 1.15 (tennis), 1.30 (football), and 1.60 (hockey).
• If successful, the express payout is 200 x 1.15 x 1.30 x 1.60 = 478.4 rubles.

A special situation is a refund. If a refund occurs, the odds for that event are set to 1.00, and the express is recalculated.

For instance, if the football match with odds of 1.30 is refunded, the new calculation is 200 x 1.15 x 1.00 x 1.60 = 368 rubles.

First, select the events. Any events available on the Fonbet site can be included. The standard procedure for placing an express is as follows:

1. Create bet slips for two or more different events.
2. Enter the stake amount in the express field.
3. Click the “Place Bet” button.

Fonbet has the following limits:

• An express can include up to 30 events.
• Bets on related outcomes, such as the result of a draw and the win of different teams in the same match, are not allowed.
• Bets on two different outcomes of the same match cannot be included in an express bet.

Compared to single bets, express bets are riskier because the player must carefully analyze the likelihood of each individual outcome. Here are the advantages and disadvantages:

Advantages:

• The total odds are the product of individual bets, resulting in a higher potential payout.
• Small stakes can quickly yield large winnings.
• Combining small but sure odds can result in a significantly larger total.
• An unsuccessful bet in an express can be covered by a timely single bet on the same match.

Disadvantages:

• Beginners rarely make a 100% successful express bet.
• Thoroughly analyzing several matches in a short time to form an accurate express prediction is difficult.
• The more events included in an express bet, the lower the probability of winning.

The principle of creating an express bet can be illustrated with a simple combination of three events.

For example:

• Hockey: CSKA to beat “Metallurg” with odds of 1.40.
• Hockey: A draw between “Avangard” and “Lokomotiv” with odds of 2.00.
• Football: “Zenit” to lose to “Torpedo” with odds of 4.00.

Calculate the total odds: K = 1.40 x 2.00 x 4.00 = 11.20.

Even with a modest stake, the potential winnings can be significant. Suppose a player places a 1,000 rubles bet. If the express is successful, the payout is 1,000 x 11.20 = 11,200 rubles. However, if one prediction fails, the entire wager is lost.

Fonbet allows players to protect their interests and place bets with loss insurance. This is called a system bet, which is essentially a set of expresss. When placing a system bet, the player decides how many correct outcomes determine a win.

Rules for System Bets:

• A minimum of three bets is required.
• You can’t bet on just one winning event or all events. So, the minimum number of successful events is two, and the maximum is one less than the total number of events.
• The ratio of winning outcomes to the total number of chosen events is the system’s dimension.
• The odds of the express in the system are multiplied.
• Sometimes, even if the formal bets pass, the player might lose.

Express includes 2 to 30 outcomes. The total winnings depend directly on all the selected odds and stakes. Unlike system bets, express bets do not have dimensions but can yield higher winnings since the odds of selected events are multiplied.  

Cash Out at Fonbet allows players to secure a profit before the final whistle. A professional bettor who sees a confident win of their favorite or multiple outcomes in an express bet can opt to cash out early. The slight loss from the maximum potential profit is acceptable for the saved time.

Experienced players often do this to place another single or express bet, especially when a big prize is at stake. Cash Out also helps minimize inevitable losses from an unsuccessful express. For example, part of the bet can be cashed out in the event of an unfavorable match outcome. The Cash Out function is deactivated when the match result (winning team) becomes obvious.

Using the Cash Out option for placed bets in an express or single is always available until a certain moment. While this function is active, it is highlighted in the player’s Personal Account. There are no issues with single bets. The calculation of an express Cash Out is slightly different.

The amount received by the player depends on the specific situation. As the unfavorable outcome and the final whistle approach, the Cash Out amount for the express automatically decreases.

Winning the maximum prize in a single day is possible with an express bet, provided you thoroughly analyze all upcoming matches. Single bets on these events cannot yield as large winnings as express bets. The potential difference in payouts can be enormous, making express bets highly attractive to both novice and experienced players. Express bets offer the opportunity for significant rewards by combining multiple events into one bet, amplifying the potential payout. However, it’s crucial to conduct detailed research and analysis to increase the chances of success.