Full Explanation
An each-way bet is actually two separate bets: one for your selection to win and one for it to place (finish in the top 2, 3, or 4 depending on the event). The place portion typically pays at 1/4 or 1/5 of the win odds. Each-way betting is most popular in horse racing and golf. If your selection wins, both bets pay out. If it places but doesn't win, only the place bet pays. Each-way is useful for longer-odds selections where you believe they'll finish near the top but aren't confident about winning outright. South African horse racing bettors frequently use each-way bets at major meets like the Durban July.
💡 Example
R100 each-way (R200 total) at 10/1: Win = R1,100 + R325 place = R1,425. Place only = R325.
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