How live odds behave
Before a match the odds mostly reflect team strength and news. Once it starts, they follow the score, the clock and what's happening on the pitch. Every minute without a goal pushes the odds on under lines shorter. A goal reprices the result, totals and handicaps at the same time.
That's why live markets feel jumpy. The odds you tap may already have moved by the time you confirm, and the slip will ask you to accept the new price.
Why markets are suspended
When something important is about to happen, such as a penalty, a dangerous free kick, a VAR review or a break point, markets are suspended for a few seconds. Odds are hidden or greyed out and new bets can't be placed. When play settles, the market reopens with updated odds.
Suspensions protect both sides from bets placed on information that's seconds old. If your bet fails with a suspension message, wait and look at the new price before trying again.
Placing a live bet
Open Live
Go to the live section. Events are grouped by sport, with the score and match time shown.
Open the event
Inside the event you'll see the live score and the markets currently open.
Pick the odds
The outcome goes to your bet slip at the current price.
Enter the stake
Decide on it before you tap, because live prices don't wait.
Confirm
Live bets can take a moment to be accepted while the price is checked. Don't tap twice.
Check the result
The bet appears in your bet history once it's accepted.
Following the match
Some live events come with a match view inside the event page. Selected matches can be watched as a stream. Availability is shown on each event.
Common live betting problems
The bet keeps getting refused
The odds are moving or the market is suspended. Use the slip's odds-change setting if it has one, or wait for play to settle.
The score on screen looks behind
Mobile data delays the page more than it delays the official feed. Refresh, or move to a stronger connection.
A market vanished mid-match
Markets close when they can no longer be priced, for example a 'next goal' market just after a goal.
Bet accepted at different odds
This happens when the slip is set to accept odds changes automatically. Check the slip settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is live betting?
Betting on an event after it has started. Odds update throughout the match based on what's happening.
Why can't I place a live bet right now?
The market is probably suspended while something important happens in the match. It reopens within seconds with new odds.
Why did my live bet take time to confirm?
Live bets are checked against the current price before they're accepted. Wait for the confirmation rather than placing the bet again.
Which sports have live betting?
Football has the most live coverage, and basketball, tennis, volleyball and other sports are covered too. The live section shows every event currently in play.