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Online Sports Betting Guides

how betting markets work, what the terms mean, and how odds are calculated
1xBet Betting Rules 1xBet offers one of the widest betting menus available to Philippine players – covering over 30 sports, hundreds of markets per event, and multiple bet formats that serve both cautious beginners and high-volume punters. This is a starting point and guide to help you make informed bets rather than just guessing.

Betting by Sports: Basketball and Special Markets

How to bet on Basketball
Core basketball markets on 1xBet
Money Line, Point Spread, totals, quarter markets, player props
How to bet on Football
Core football markets on 1xBet
1X2, Asian Handicap, Both Teams to Score, Correct Score, and all football-specific markets
How to bet in 1xBet
How to use 1xBet in the Philippines
Registration, deposits, bet types, live betting, bet slip use, cash-out basics
Basketball warrants its own section because its market structure differs meaningfully from football. The high-scoring nature of the sport shifts the emphasis away from match result and toward points-based markets.

Betting Guides: Markets, Bet Types, and Rules Explained

Match Result Markets
Bet Types
Learn the main sportsbook bet types available to players in the Philippines
Match Result Markets
1X2 – Match Result Markets
How 1X2 betting works and how to pick the home win, draw, or away win
Match Result Markets
Totals Betting
Over/Under betting markets and how totals work for Filipino bettors
Match Result Markets
Handicap Betting
How handicap betting balances uneven matchups for sports bettors
Match Result Markets
Bet Builder (Bet Constructor)
One custom bet by combining multiple selections on a single match

How to Read 1xBet Markets

A market is a specific outcome you can wager on within an event. One football match might carry 200+ markets – not because the game is complicated, but because each possible angle of the result (winner, total goals, first scorer, Asian handicap, half-time score) is offered as a separate betting option.Every market displays three components:
  • The market name – what you’re betting on (e.g., “Full Time Result,” “Asian Handicap,” “Both Teams to Score”)
  • The selection – the specific outcome within that market (e.g., Home Win, Over 2.5, Yes)
  • The odds – a number representing both the implied probability and the potential payout multiplier
Reading odds correctly is the first practical skill. On 1xBet PH, odds are displayed in decimal format by default for Philippine accounts. Decimal odds represent total return per unit staked – not profit alone.
StakeOddsTotal ReturnProfit
₱4002.50₱1,000₱600
Odds reading example: Odds of 2.50 on a ₱400 stake = ₱1,000 total return (₱600 profit + ₱400 stake returned). Formula: Stake × Odds = Total Return.
You can switch between decimal, fractional, and American formats in account settings. Most PH users stay on decimal – it’s the most intuitive for calculating potential payouts quickly.Markets are grouped by category within each event. The main tabs typically cover: Main (1X2, totals, handicap), Goals, Both Teams, Half-time, Asian Markets, Player Props, and Special. The Live section carries a subset of these markets updated in real time during play.

Result Markets: 1X2, Double Chance, and Draw No Bet

Result markets are the entry point for most bettors. They answer the simplest question: who wins?

1X2 (Full-Time Result)

The most common market globally. Three selections:
  • 1 – Home team wins
  • X – Draw
  • 2 – Away team wins
All three outcomes are available as separate bets. This market settles on the full-time result, including any stoppage time, but excluding extra time and penalties unless the market is specifically labeled “Including Extra Time.”

Double Chance

Double Chance combines two of the three 1X2 outcomes into one selection:
  • 1X – Home win or draw
  • 12 – Home win or away win (draw loses)
  • X2 – Away win or draw
The trade-off: broader coverage means lower odds. Double Chance suits bettors who want insurance on a close match without going to a draw no bet structure.

Draw No Bet (DNB)

Draw No Bet removes the draw outcome entirely. If the match ends level, your stake is refunded. If your selected team wins, you collect. If they lose, you lose. Effective for matches where the draw is a genuine possibility but you’re confident one team won’t lose – it offers cleaner odds than Double Chance while providing stake protection against a draw.
MarketOutcomes AvailableDraw Outcome
1X2Home / Draw / AwayLoses stake
Double Chance1X / 12 / X2Covered in selection
Draw No BetHome / AwayStake refunded

Totals and Handicap Markets

Full Guide: Totals Betting, Handicap Betting

Totals (Over/Under)

Totals markets ask whether a measurable quantity – goals, points, corners, cards – will be over or under a specified line. The line itself is set by the platform.
MarketWinning Condition
Over 2.5Wins if the match produces 3 or more goals
Under 2.5Wins if the match produces 0, 1, or 2 goals
Example: Total Goals Over/Under 2.5. The 0.5 increment eliminates the possibility of a push. Whole-number lines can refund on an exact match.
Common totals markets on 1xBet:
  • Full-time goals (football)
  • Half-time goals
  • Total points (basketball)
  • Total sets (tennis)
  • Total corners, cards (football specials)

Asian Handicap

Asian Handicap is the most misunderstood market for beginners – but also one of the most useful once its logic clicks. It eliminates the draw by giving one team a virtual head start or deficit before the match begins.How it works:
  • A team with a -1.0 handicap needs to win by 2 or more goals for your bet to win
  • A team with a +1.0 handicap wins the bet if they win, draw, or lose by exactly 1 goal
Quarter-ball handicaps (e.g., -0.75, +1.25) split the stake between two adjacent lines, making partial wins and partial losses possible.
HandicapTeam A Result Needed to Win
-0.5Win by 1 or more
-1.0Win by 2 or more (exact 1-goal win = push/refund)
-1.5Win by 2 or more (no push possible)
+0.5Win, draw, or lose by any margin
+1.0Win or draw (1-goal loss = push/refund)

European Handicap

Simpler than Asian Handicap – it adds or subtracts whole goals but keeps the three-way (1X2) structure. A draw remains possible. Less flexible than Asian Handicap but easier to read at a glance.

Bet Types and Tools

The bet type determines how your selections combine and how the risk-reward ratio is structured. 1xBet supports all major formats.

Single

One selection. One outcome. The cleanest structure – wins and losses are self-contained with no dependency on other results.

Accumulator (Parlay)

Multiple selections chained into one bet. All must win for the bet to pay. Odds multiply together, creating larger potential returns. One losing selection voids the entire bet. Minimum 2 selections; no technical maximum, though very long accumulators carry near-certain statistical failure.

System Bets

System bets generate multiple accumulator combinations from a larger group of selections. A System 2/3, for example, covers all three possible two-leg accumulators from three selections – meaning you can still collect if one selection loses. The trade-off is a higher total stake (you’re funding multiple combination bets simultaneously).Common system types on 1xBet:
  • Trixie – 3 selections: 3 doubles + 1 treble (4 bets total)
  • Patent – 3 selections: 3 singles + 3 doubles + 1 treble (7 bets)
  • Yankee – 4 selections: 6 doubles + 4 trebles + 1 four-fold (11 bets)

Chain Bet

Each bet in the chain uses the returns from the previous bet as its stake. A winning chain compounds; a losing result stops the chain. Useful for controlled reinvestment sequences – but a single loss resets the stake to zero for subsequent legs.

Betting Tools

  • Cash Out – Settle an active bet before the event ends at a real-time calculated value. Available on selected markets. The offered amount reflects current probability; it is not a full refund.
  • Bet Builder (Constructor) – Combine multiple selections from the same event into a single bet. Useful for football: back a team to win, a player to score, and over 2.5 goals in one slip.
  • Statistics Panel – In-play data including possession, shots, and match timeline available directly within the event view on both app and desktop.

Settlement Rules and Calculators

Understanding settlement prevents the most common post-bet confusion. 1xBet follows standard industry settlement rules with some platform-specific details.

General Settlement Principles

  • Bets settle on the official result at full time (or the relevant period, for half-time and quarter markets)
  • Extra time and penalties are excluded from standard match markets unless the market is explicitly labeled “Including ET/Pens”
  • Postponed events – bets remain open for a defined period (typically 24–48 hours); if the event doesn’t restart within that window, stakes are refunded
  • Abandoned events – bets on completed elements (e.g., a scorer who already scored before abandonment) may settle differently from match result bets; always check the specific market rules
  • Void bets – if a selection is voided, its odds are replaced with 1.0 (neutral) in accumulator calculations; the rest of the accumulator remains active

Settlement Timing

Most sports settle within minutes of the event’s official result. Live markets settle at the moment the event outcome is confirmed – not when the broadcast ends. For in-play bets on specific events (next goal, next point), settlement is near-immediate.

Payout Calculators

1xBet displays potential payout dynamically in the bet slip as you enter your stake – no external calculator needed for straightforward bets. For complex system bets, the slip breaks down each combination and shows the total potential return.
Bet TypeFormula
SingleStake × Odds = Total Return
AccumulatorStake × (Odds₁ × Odds₂ × Odds₃…) = Total Return
SystemEach combination calculated separately; sum of winning combinations = total payout
Manual calculation reference for singles, accumulators, and system bets.
For research and pre-session planning, several independent odds calculators exist online – useful when comparing 1xBet lines against other platforms or evaluating value before placing.

Guide Directory

TopicWhat It Covers
How to Bet on 1xBetAccount setup, deposit, bet placement, bet history – full beginner walkthrough
Accumulator and System Bet GuideHow combinations work, system types, stake calculations, and when each format suits
Live Betting on 1xBet (Soon)Real-time odds mechanics, one-click settings, cash-out in live contexts
1xBet Bonuses PhilippinesWelcome offer, reload promos, Beat 1xBet Monday bonus, wagering requirements
1xBet App Guide PhilippinesAndroid APK installation, iOS availability, mobile navigation, app vs browser
Responsible Gambling on 1xBetDeposit limits, session tools, self-exclusion, and PH support resources
Each guide is self-contained. You don’t need to read them in order – navigate directly to the topic relevant to your current question.

FAQ

What do betting terms mean on 1xBet?
The core terms are: odds (payout multiplier and implied probability), market (the specific outcome being wagered on), bet slip (the selection basket before confirmation), settlement (result verification and payout processing), and handicap (a virtual advantage/disadvantage applied to even out unequal matchups). Each term is covered in the relevant section above.
How do 1xBet betting markets work?
Each event carries multiple markets - different angles on the same match. You select a market, choose a specific outcome within it, enter a stake, and confirm. The bet settles when the event result is official. Main markets (1X2, totals, handicap) are available pre-match and in-play. Specialty and prop markets are available on selected events and sports.
Where can I learn the full 1xBet rules?
The most authoritative source is the official 1xBet rules page accessible via the platform footer or Help section. It covers settlement logic, void conditions, and sport-specific exceptions in full. The guides linked in the directory above are structured to explain those rules in plain language, with examples relevant to Philippine users. For account-specific queries - bonus activation, verification, withdrawal - the 1xBet support team is the correct escalation path.