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What is a winning margin bet?

A winning margin bet is on how much a team wins by, picked from bands like 1-39 or 40+ in AFL, or 1-12 and 13+ in NRL.

Example: Bet $10 on the Storm 1-12 at $2.40. If they win by anywhere from 1 to 12 points, you get $24 back.

Bands differ from bookie to bookie, so check the band before you bet.

If the team loses, or wins by more than the band, the bet loses.

As of 25 October, the bookies keep about $5 of every $100 bet on line and spread bets across the games we track.

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