Is this offer worth taking?
Some offers don't pay out every time. This works out what one is worth on average, so you can tell a good one from a waste of a stake before you place it.
The offer
Fill in what you'd win and how likely it is.
What kind of offer?
One thing has to happen for the offer to pay. Think "£20 free bet if your team wins".
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Chances add up to 0%
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What it's worth
Worth on average
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Fill the offer in on the left.
Over 10 goes£—What you'd expect overall
Return on your outlay—Profit against what you risk
| What happens | How often | You end up |
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Average means over a lot of goes. Any single one can still lose — that is normal and not a sign anything is wrong.
What this actually tells you
Above zero
Take it. You won't win every time, but do enough of these and you come out ahead.
Around zero
It's a coin toss. Worth doing if it keeps your account looking normal, otherwise skip it.
Below zero
Leave it. On average this one costs you money, however tempting the headline looks.
Matched betting These are averages, not promises — a single offer can still lose. 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.