Work out your lay stake
Pop in the bookie and exchange odds and see exactly what to lay, what you need in your exchange and what you'll make.
Your bet
Free bets usually keep about 70–80% of their value. Cash keeps 100%. The lay below is balanced so you make the same whether your bet wins or you get the refund.
Your commission is remembered for next time.
What to do
Liability£—Needed in your exchange
Match rating—Higher is better
Profit whatever happens£—
| If… | Bookie | Exchange | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookie bet wins | — | — | — |
| Exchange bet wins | — | — | — |
Free account needed to save bets.
Qualifying bet
A real-money bet you place to unlock an offer. The aim is to lose as little as possible, usually a few pence.
Free bet (SNR)
Stake Not Returned: you only win the profit, not the free bet itself. The most common kind in the UK.
Free bet (SR)
Stake Returned: rarer, but if it wins you get the stake back too, so it's worth a little more.
Money back
You get a refund if your bet loses. Lay a bit less so you come out the same either way.
Matched betting These numbers are a guide - always check the odds are still available before you place a bet. Matched betting covers both outcomes, so it is not gambling and NexusHub does not promote gambling. If you choose to gamble, that is your own decision and your own risk. Free, confidential help is always available at BeGambleAware.org.