What is an each way in sports betting?
The short answer
A UK bet split in two: one part to win, one part to place.
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In plain English
You pay for two bets. The place half can cash even if you do not win.
What to remember about Each Way
The definition
A UK bet split in two: one part to win, one part to place.
In plain English
You pay for two bets. The place half can cash even if you do not win.
Example in context
A $10 each-way bet at 10/1 is $10 to win and $10 to place — $20 total staked.
Check yourself
Term quiz
Check yourself: Each way
1.An each-way bet is…
2.A $10 each-way bet at 10/1 is how much total staked?
3.What do people forget about the listed stake?
Keep learning
Explore the next question before you place a bet.
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