Each-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:
Win Bet – the selection must finish first.
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
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If a runner is scratched (withdrawn) from the race after a bet has been placed, deductions may apply.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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