Draw No Bet (DNB) is a type of betting market offered by bookmakers, particularly in football (soccer) and other sports where a draw is a possible outcome. In a Draw No Bet market, you are betting on either of the two competing teams to win, with the draw being a “no bet” scenario. This means if the match ends in a draw, your stake is refunded, and you neither win nor lose.
Here’s how it works:
1. **You Place Your Bet**: You choose a team to bet on, either the home team or the away team.
2. **Match Outcome**:
– If your chosen team wins, you receive your winnings according to the odds offered.
– If the match ends in a draw, your stake is returned to you, and you effectively get your money back.
– If the other team wins, you lose your stake.
This type of bet is popular with those who are unsure about the likelihood of a draw but still want to bet on a specific outcome. It reduces the risk of losing your stake if the match ends in a draw, which is a common result in football matches. However, because of this reduced risk, the odds offered on the winning outcomes are typically lower than in a traditional 1X2 (home/draw/away) market.