Bet types: which count towards a bonus and which do not
A sports bonus does not treat all bets equally. The same stake can count in full, in part or not at all depending on the bet type, its odds and the market. This page summarises the common types from that angle, without getting into prediction strategy.
| Type | What it is | On a bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Single | One selection | Counts if it meets minimum odds |
| Accumulator | Several selections that must all win | May need minimum odds per leg |
| System | Several accas from the same selections | Often excluded |
| In-play | Bet during the event | May be excluded |
| Free bet | Stake not taken from balance | Returns net winnings only |
Figures are an illustrative example, not a Dorado condition.
Singles
A single is the easiest to assess: one selection, one price. If the price meets the promotion's minimum and the market is not excluded, it counts in full.
Accumulators
Accumulators multiply the legs' odds. They are the usual way to reach a high minimum, but they also lower the chance of winning. Some sports bonuses require a minimum number of legs, say three, with minimum odds on each.
System bets
A system creates several accumulators from a set of selections; miss one and others can still win. Because they reduce risk, many promotions do not count them towards wagering.
Voids and pushes
A voided bet (for example, a postponed match) or a push (a draw in a no-draw market) usually does not count. In an accumulator, the void leg is removed and the combined odds drop.
Cash-out
Closing a bet early can stop it counting towards wagering even if it was placed at valid odds. If unsure, do not cash out with bonus money.
Choosing a bet type
Ask yourself what you are after: moving the requirement with the least risk, or the thrill of a long-odds accumulator. For the first, singles just above the minimum odds are the most predictable. For the second, remember that a lost accumulator moves the requirement only by its stake.
Bet builders
Same-game bet builders combine several outcomes in one match into a single bet. Some promotions treat them as accumulators, others exclude them because the outcomes are related. Check the terms before using one to meet minimum odds.