Draw No Bet (DNB) is a football betting market designed to remove the draw as a losing outcome. At Prima Casino‚ the market can appeal to players who want to back a team but are wary of a match ending level. If the selected team wins‚ the bet is settled as a winner; if the match is drawn‚ the stake is returned; if the selected team loses‚ the bet loses;
That refund comes with a trade-off: DNB odds are usually shorter than odds on the same team to win outright. Understanding the settlement rules‚ the displayed price and the market’s limits is essential before placing a wager. This guide explains how the bet works and what UK players should check when using Prima Casino’s sportsbook.
What Does Draw No Bet Mean?
In a standard 1X2 football market‚ a bet on a team wins only if that team wins in the time period specified by the market. A draw is a separate outcome‚ and a bet on either team loses if the match ends level.
Draw No Bet removes that draw outcome from the selection. You choose one of the two teams‚ and the match result determines one of three settlements:
- Your team wins: the bet wins at the quoted odds.
- The match is drawn: the stake is returned‚ normally without profit.
- Your team loses: the bet loses.
For example‚ suppose you place a £10 DNB bet on Team A at decimal odds of 1.80. If Team A wins‚ the total return is £18‚ including your £10 stake‚ so the profit is £8. If the match is drawn‚ your £10 stake is returned. If Team A loses‚ you lose the £10 stake.
The example is for illustration only. Odds‚ available markets and settlement details can vary by event and operator. Always check the market rules shown on the bet slip.
How DNB Differs from Other Football Bets
Draw No Bet versus 1X2
The main difference is how a draw is treated. In a 1X2 bet‚ a selection on a team loses if the fixture ends in a draw. With DNB‚ the draw results in a stake refund. Because the DNB bet has this protection‚ its price is generally lower than the corresponding outright win odds.
Draw No Bet versus Double Chance
Double Chance covers two of the three possible outcomes. For instance‚ “Team A or draw” wins if Team A wins or the match is drawn‚ and loses only if Team B wins. DNB‚ by contrast‚ refunds the stake on a draw but does not pay a profit. The two markets therefore have different risk and return profiles.
Draw No Bet versus an Asian Handicap
A DNB selection is broadly similar to an Asian Handicap of 0.0 in a two-outcome handicap market: a win earns a return‚ a draw pushes or refunds the stake‚ and a loss loses the bet. The exact terminology and settlement can differ between markets‚ so review the sportsbook’s rules rather than assuming every label is identical.
Placing a Draw No Bet on Prima Casino
To find out whether the market is available for a particular match‚ open Prima Casino’s sportsbook and look through the football event markets. Availability can depend on the competition‚ fixture and timing. If DNB is listed‚ select the team‚ enter your stake and confirm the odds and potential return on the bet slip before submitting.
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Worked Example: Understanding the Return
Imagine a league match between Northbridge and Westport. You think Northbridge is more likely to win‚ but you want your stake back if the teams draw. The DNB price for Northbridge is 1.70‚ and you stake £20.
| Full-time result | Settlement | Example outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Northbridge win | Winning bet | £34 total return; £14 profit |
| Draw | Stake returned | £20 returned; no profit or loss |
| Westport win | Losing bet | £20 stake lost |
The calculation assumes decimal odds and a single settled bet. If you add a DNB selection to an accumulator‚ a voided leg is commonly treated according to the operator’s accumulator rules‚ often with the remaining selections recalculated. Confirm the rules before placing a multiple bet.
What to Check Before Betting
- Which period counts: standard football markets often refer to the result after 90 minutes plus stoppage time‚ excluding extra time and penalties. The event’s market rules should confirm this.
- Competition and match status: abandoned‚ postponed or shortened matches may be settled under special rules.
- Odds and stake: check that the price has not changed and that the stake is affordable.
- Market wording: make sure you selected Draw No Bet‚ not 1X2‚ double chance or a handicap market.
- Bet slip terms: review any limits‚ settlement conditions and applicable restrictions before confirming.
Strategies and Tips for Using DNB
Compare the price with the outright market
DNB can reduce the impact of a draw‚ but that protection is not free: it is reflected in the odds. Compare the DNB price with the team’s win price and consider whether the difference makes sense to you. A shorter price is not automatically better value simply because it offers a refund in one scenario.
Think about the likelihood of a draw
Consider the teams’ playing styles‚ recent performance‚ injuries and match context‚ while remembering that none of these factors can predict a result with certainty. DNB may be more appealing when you favour one side but think the draw is a meaningful possibility. If you expect a close game‚ compare it with double chance and other available markets.
Set a limit before you start
Decide on a budget and stake in advance. Do not increase a stake to chase losses or treat a returned stake as a win. A draw is a neutral settlement: your money comes back‚ but the bet has not produced a profit.
Common Questions
Do I win money if the match is drawn?
No. In a standard DNB bet‚ a draw returns the stake; You receive no winnings from that selection‚ although the precise treatment in a multiple bet depends on the operator’s terms.
Is Draw No Bet risk-free?
No. You can still lose your full stake if the team you selected loses. DNB only changes the settlement when the match is drawn; it does not guarantee a winning return.
Does DNB include extra time?
Usually‚ a standard football match-result market is settled on the result after regular time‚ including stoppage time. Extra time and penalties are normally excluded unless the market specifically says otherwise. Check the event rules to confirm.
Can I use DNB in an accumulator?
That depends on the sportsbook and the bet type. If a leg is settled as a draw and voided‚ the remaining selections may continue at revised combined odds. Read Prima Casino’s accumulator rules for the applicable settlement method.
Final Thoughts
Draw No Bet is a straightforward way to back a football team while avoiding a loss if the match ends level. A win pays at the quoted odds‚ a draw generally returns the stake‚ and a defeat loses the stake. The key is to understand that the refund does not make the wager risk-free‚ and that DNB odds are commonly lower than outright win odds.
Before betting at Prima Casino‚ confirm the market‚ price and settlement terms on the bet slip‚ and keep your play within a budget you can afford. Gambling is for adults aged 18 and over. If betting stops being enjoyable or starts causing harm‚ use available account limits and support services‚ or seek help through an appropriate UK gambling-support organisation.