Operator example
bet365's Best Odds Guaranteed help page is the first-party source for the product example on this page. When it was last read, in July 2026, it described eligible UK and Irish horse racing, stated activation timing, exclusions and settlement at the better qualifying price. bet365 can change those terms, and they do not establish the terms of another operator.
Receipt-level workflow
- Confirm the event, race and market are in scope.
- Check the bet was placed after the feature's stated activation time.
- Confirm the bet type and customer are eligible.
- Record the accepted price shown on the receipt.
- Record the qualifying starting price used for settlement.
- Apply any stated maximum return, deduction or exclusion.
Worked settlement
For a 10-unit qualifying win bet:
| Accepted price | Eligible SP | Settlement price | Gross return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 10 x 5.00 = 50.00 |
| 6.00 | 4.50 | 6.00 | 10 x 6.00 = 60.00 |
The feature changes the settled payoff only when the current terms say it applies. It does not change the event probability.
What not to infer
Best Odds Guaranteed is not a permanent bookmaker ranking, an assurance that every race qualifies or a guarantee of profit. Historical or cross-operator comparisons require archived terms, identical bet types and a defined period. Betfair's sportsbook rules provide a separate operator example of why promotional and enhanced-price conditions are rule-specific.
Reconcile the feature from the receipt
Start with the accepted fixed price, then verify the eligible starting price and the product rule that selects between them. For a 12-unit qualifying win bet accepted at 3.50 with an eligible SP of 4.20, settlement at 4.20 would give gross return of 12 x 4.20 = 50.40 units. At the accepted 3.50 it would be 42.00, so the feature changes gross return by 8.40 units in this example.
If SP is 3.00, the accepted 3.50 remains the better price and gross return is 42.00. The comparison should use the same bet component: win odds should not be compared with a separate place return, and any deduction or maximum-return rule must be applied before declaring the paid difference.
Evidence to retain
- Dated product terms and activation time.
- Event, race and market shown on the receipt.
- Bet type, stake and accepted price.
- Eligible SP used by the operator.
- Deductions, caps, exclusions and final credited return.
This record supports a settlement check for one product at one time. It does not support a permanent operator ranking. If terms change, update the as-of date or remove the time-sensitive description until it can be verified again.
Related resources
Read the concise Best Odds Guaranteed definition or starting price versus fixed odds.
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Assumptions and limitations
The bet365 description on this page dates from July 2026, and bet365 is used only as a documented example. Product availability and terms can change. Check the current help page and receipt before relying on the worked calculation.
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