When you place a bet, whether it’s on a horse race, a sports game, a casino game, or any other form of gambling, the rules regarding getting your bet back if you win can vary slightly depending on the type of bet and the gambling establishment.
In most cases, when you win a bet:
1. **Straight Bets (like a moneyline bet in sports or a win bet in horse racing):** If you win, you typically receive your original bet back plus the amount you won. For example, if you bet $10 on a team to win at odds of 2:1 and they win, you would receive your $10 back plus $20 in winnings, for a total of $30.
2. **Parlays and Accumulators:** These types of bets involve multiple selections. If all your selections win, you receive your original stake back plus the winnings from all the legs of the parlay. If one selection loses, you typically lose the entire bet, although some bookmakers offer “each-way” parlays where you can still win something if not all selections are correct.
3. **Prop Bets and Futures:** These bets often have different structures, but generally, if you win, you get your original stake back plus the winnings.
4. **Casino Games:** In most casino games, if you win a bet, you get your original bet back plus the payout according to the game’s paytable. For example, in blackjack, if you bet $10 and win, you get your $10 back plus an additional $10 if the payout is 1:1.
It’s important to note that some types of bets, like “each-way” bets in horse racing or golf, allow you to get a portion of your bet back if your selection finishes in a specified place (like second or third), even if it doesn’t win.
Always check the specific rules of the game or bet type you’re engaging in, as they can vary by bookmaker, casino, or sportsbook. Additionally, be aware that some online betting platforms may have different policies regarding the return of stakes.