1 X2, 1X 2

[Temiwadisai]

I know this is a very basic question but can't seem to find an answer anywhere. I am trying to do this for an arbitrage 2 way bet but it doesn't seem to cover all the bases as far as i can see. The way i have been explained to place this bet is... 1 X2, bet on win with bookie 1. bookie 2 bet for win OR draw 1X 2, bet for win OR draw with bookie 1. bookie 2 be for win. I dont understand how this can be classified as a sure thing bet as it only allows 2 of the possible 3 outcomes to be covered.

[davidc]

Re: 1 X2, 1X 2

I know this is a very basic question but can't seem to find an answer anywhere. I am trying to do this for an arbitrage 2 way bet but it doesn't seem to cover all the bases as far as i can see. The way i have been explained to place this bet is... 1 X2, bet on win with bookie 1. bookie 2 bet for win OR draw 1X 2, bet for win OR draw with bookie 1. bookie 2 be for win. I dont understand how this can be classified as a sure thing bet as it only allows 2 of the possible 3 outcomes to be covered.

Looks to me like you need to place bets on: Home win & draw (1X) where the bookie prices this as 1 bet AND Away win and draw (X2) where the bookie prices this up as 1 bet. You have covered the home win the draw and the away with these 2 bets and also have the possibility of a double pay out if the game ends up a draw. GL