What does minus mean in betting?

In betting, a negative (-) sign is used to show a loss. It is not rare to see a negative line when the underdog is expected to lose the game. If you are on the side of the underdog, you will see a negative line for the underdog. But if you are on the side of the favorite, you will see a positive line.

What does a minus mean in horse betting?

If you want to bet on a horse to win, you can look at the odds at which each horse is listed. There are two main bookmakers in the U.K.: The bookies that set the odds for all the major sporting events (e.g., William Hill and Paddy Power) and the bookies that deal with smaller-time events (e.g., Betfred and Gala Bingo).

What does minus mean in betting odds?

If you want to find out the difference between the two sides of a betting line, you can use the minus symbol. For example, the number “-5” with an even-money betting line would indicate a payout of $5 for every $1 bet on the underdog, whereas a line with a “+5” would indicate a payout of $5 for every $1 bet on the favorite.

What does a minus mean in betting?

A minus sign is a subtraction sign. It means that if you lose $5 or more in a bet, you will get a refund of the original stake. This is called a loss. If you win more than $5 in a bet, you will not receive a refund. This is called a win. A minus sign does not appear in the payout tables.

What does a minus mean in betting exchanges?

When making a wager on an exchange, you'll often see a plus or a minus next to the bookmaker. A minus means the bookmaker takes a small loss on every bet you make. A plus means they make money on every bet. If you're playing against a bookmaker, you want to be the one with the minus.