Bet Types: Singles, Accumulators, Systems and Handicaps
The bet type decides how selections are linked and how a win is calculated. A single is the simplest: one selection, one price. In an accumulator the odds are multiplied, but every selection must win.
Whether your Valmo account has a sports betting section, and which sports it covers, is shown in the account. We do not claim every market described here is available; we explain how bets and their settlement generally work and how to avoid a dispute.
Accumulator
An accumulator's odds are the product of all selections' odds. Three selections at 2.00 make 8.00 in total. If one loses, the whole bet loses. If one is voided, it is usually counted at 1.00.
System bet
A system bet is several accumulators combined. For example, a "2 from 3" system means three doubles. You can still win if one selection loses, but the stake is split into several parts.
Handicap
A handicap gives one side a virtual lead or deficit. Asian handicaps also use half and quarter lines, where part of the stake may be returned. Check the rules on how quarter lines settle.
Bet type and bonuses
Sports bonuses often require an accumulator with each selection above minimum odds. Check the bonus terms before building the bet.
Illustrative example
A player placed a four-fold accumulator at 1.80, 2.00, 1.60 and 2.10 — total odds of about 12.10. One match was postponed and that selection counted at 1.00, leaving total odds of about 5.76. The player thought the whole bet had been voided, but the other three selections still stood.
If settlement looks wrong
Save the bet slip (bet ID, market, odds, time) and find the settlement clause for this sport in the rules. Contact support, cite the clause and attach the official result from a reliable source. If the reply does not satisfy you, move on to a formal complaint.
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Which type to choose
A single is the most transparent and suits beginners. An accumulator offers a bigger return, but every extra selection lowers the chance of winning. A system bet spreads risk, and the return with it.