Fixed-odds gambling – Fractional odds

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Favoured by bookmakers within the UK, fractional odds quote the net total which will be paid out towards the bettor, ought to he win, relative to his stake.    Odds of 4/1 (“four-to-one” or “four-to-one against“) would imply that the … Read More

Betting odds slang

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Betting odds slang is a series of words used to describe particular common fractional odds. Evens – Levels, Scotch 2/1 – Bottle 3/1 – Carpet, Gimmel 4/1 – Rouf 5/1 – Hand 5/2 – Face 6/1 – X’s 7/1 – … Read More