There are a lot of different types of bet that you can place on greyhound racing. The most common types are listed, and explained, in this guide to gambling. Remember to always gamble responsibly – the bookmakers always win in the end, so only bet what you can afford to lose!
- Winner – As the name may suugest, a winner is the dog that crosses the finish line first.
- Place – This bet costs twice as much as the “winner” bet, as it pays money if your dog comes first or second. The odds are reduced – by how much depends on the individual bookmaker.
- Forecast – This is a bet where you pick two dogs, and specify the order in which you think they will finish the race. If they finish in the exact order you specified, you win.
- Reverse Forecast – Pick two dogs to finish first and second in the race – if they do so in any order, you win money. This costs twice as much as a regular forecast bet, as it is just two forecasts in one.
- Tricast – Pick three dogs – if they come in first, second and third in the specified order, you win.
- Reverse Tricast/All-Ways Trio – Pick three dogs, and if they all come in the top three, in any order, then you win money. This costs six times as much as a regular tricast, as it is six tricast bets all in one.
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