Decimal odds in one line
Return = stake × odds. Back a team at 1.85 with 100 coins: win and you get 185 back (85 profit); lose and the stake is gone. That is the whole system — everything else is interpretation.
Odds to probability, instantly
Implied probability ≈ 1 ÷ odds. Handy anchors:
| Odds | Implied chance | Payout on 100 coins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25 | 80% | 125 |
| 1.60 | 62% | 160 |
| 2.00 | 50% | 200 |
| 2.50 | 40% | 250 |
| 4.00 | 25% | 400 |
The margin — why probabilities add past 100%
Add up 1÷odds across all outcomes of any market and you will get roughly 106.5% on ProFair. That extra ~6.5% is the bookmaker margin — the platform's edge built into every price. Sharper bettors always know it is there: an odds-implied 62% is really a bit less once the margin is stripped out.
Why odds move before a match
- ProFair reprices upcoming markets up to every minute — small drifts simulate real money flow.
- A shortening favourite (1.70 → 1.62) signals confidence; a drifting one (1.70 → 1.82) signals doubt.
- Your bet is always settled at the odds you took, never the closing price — locking a good number early is a real edge.
Cricket vs football vs tennis pricing
- Cricket & tennis: 2-way markets — no draw, simpler maths.
- Football: 1X2 with the draw around 3.2–4.0 in balanced games.
- Basketball & esports: 2-way, tight ratings, prices clustered between 1.5 and 2.6.
Frequently asked questions
Are higher odds always worse bets?
No — odds only state probability. A 4.00 outsider priced like a 25% chance is a good bet if you believe its true chance is 30%.
Why did my potential win show before I confirmed?
The bet slip multiplies stake × odds live, so you always see the exact return before committing.
Do winnings arrive automatically?
Yes — the moment a match finishes, bets are graded and winning payouts are credited to your wallet.