Single and multiple bets
A single is one selection. An accumulator combines multiple selections, and all legs generally need to win for a standard acca to return. A system bet can create several combinations from a group of selections.
Each-way bets split each selection into win and place parts. They use different stake and settlement arithmetic from a standard single or accumulator.
Understand the stake
For a single, the entered stake is usually the amount placed on the selection. For an each-way bet, an entered unit stake commonly applies to each of two parts, making the total stake twice that unit amount.
For multiples, check whether the displayed stake is per line or total across a system. The bet slip should show the full structure before confirmation.
Read terms before selecting
Market rules, void selections, dead heats and promotions can affect how a bet settles. Read the operator's current rules for the specific bet type.
The linked guides give worked examples, and the calculators show arithmetic for the values entered.
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