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What happens to my bet if a player doesn't play?

Most bookies void a player bet if the player doesn't take the field and give your stake back, but the rules differ, so check yours.

Example: You bet $15 on a player to get over 19.5 points and he is ruled out before the game. Most bookies refund your $15. In a multi, that leg is usually removed and the rest stays on at a lower price.

A player who starts and then gets hurt usually counts as having played, so the bet stands.

Check team news close to the start, because late changes happen.

As of 25 October, the bookies keep about $7 of every $100 bet on player bets across the games we track.

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