signs-postEach-Way Betting Integration

Each-Way markets have IsEW key in markets extraParameters: Market.ExtraParameters : { "IsEW": "normal" or "handicap" } Value "normal" or "handicap" is used for Place Terms calculation which is described below.

Each-Way market is mainly targeted for Thoroughbred, Greyhounds and Harness and is a form of wagering that consists of two separate bets placed on the same racing events selection:

  1. Win Bet – the selection must finish first.

  2. Place Bet – the selection must finish within the specified placing positions.

If a bettor places €10 Each-Way, the wager is structured as:

  • €10 on the selection to win

  • €10 on the selection to place

Total stake: €20

Settlement of Each-Way Bets

The outcome of an Each-Way bet depends on the final finishing position of the selection.

1. Selection Wins (1st Place)

Both parts of the bet are successful:

  • The win portion is paid at the full advertised odds.

  • The place portion is paid at reduced odds, a fraction of the win odds (e.g., 1/4 or 1/5)

2. Selection Places but Does Not Win

  • The win portion loses.

  • The place portion wins at the applicable place odds fraction.

3. Selection Finishes Outside the Place Positions

  • Both the win and place portions lose.

4. Selection is Scratched

  • Both the win and place portions are refunded.

5. A Scratching Happens in the Race

  • Deductions get applied that will affect the payout for 1. and 2. point above.

Place Terms

The number of finishing positions that qualify as a place depends on the type of event and number of participants.

The place odds are calculated as a fraction of the win odds (for example, 1/4 or 1/5). Calculation formula for Each-Way place odds: (Win Odds - 1) / Fraction Denominator + 1 = Place Odds

Number of Participants
Places Paid
Place Terms (Fraction Denominator)

1–4 Runners

Top 1

Win Only

5–7 Runners

Top 2

1/4th of the odds (4)

Non Handicap 8+ Runners

Top 3

1/5th of the odds (5)

Handicap 8-11 Runners

Top 3

1/5th of the odds (5)

Handicap 12-15 Runners

Top 3

1/4th of the odds (4)

Handicap 16+ Runners

Top 4

1/4th of the odds (4)

Scratchings and Deductions

If a runner is scratched (withdrawn) from the race after a bet has been placed, deductions may apply.

Key principles:

  • Deductions reduce potential winnings, not the original odds displayed at the time of the bet.

  • Deductions apply separately to both the Win and Place parts of an Each-Way bet.

  • If multiple runners are scratched, the deductions are cumulative and added together.

These deductions are applied to any returns if the selection wins or places.

Place Terms

If the number of runners decreases after scratchings and fewer places are paid, the place portion of the bet is not automatically refunded.

  • The stake and odds remain unchanged

  • Only the number of paid placing positions and potential payout conditions change

Impact of Scratchings on Place Terms

5–7 Runner Races

If a scratching reduces the field size so that place betting no longer applies:

  • The Place portion of the Each-Way bet is refunded.

  • The Win portion remains valid.

However:

  • Deductions still apply to the Win portion due to the scratched runner.

7–8 Runner Races

If the race originally qualifies for Top 3 places but one runner is scratched, reducing the field:

  • The race may now only pay Top 2 places.

  • The Place part of the Each-Way bet remains active and is not refunded.

  • The selection must now finish Top 2 to win the Place portion.

Summary of Key Rules

  • Initial stake needs to be sent as doubled

  • Each-Way bet = Win bet + Place bet

  • Scratchings may trigger deductions

  • Deductions reduce winnings, not the odds

  • Deductions apply to both Win and Place parts

  • Multiple scratchings result in cumulative deductions

  • Place terms depend on the final number of runners

  • Changes in field size can reduce the number of paid places

  • Place bets are only refunded if the race no longer qualifies for place betting

API snapshot of Each-Way market:

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