Confirm the official tie
Use the result source recognised by the sportsbook and check whether the market rule applies dead heat. A later correction may change settlement only under the stated result policy.
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Split the Stake Across the Tied Places
Dead-heat rules apply when more participants tie than the market has winning places available. Settlement can divide the relevant stake before applying odds. This differs from simply dividing the final payout by the number of tied participants.
Open the live accountCount places and tied runners
Record how many payable positions remained and how many participants shared them. Those numbers determine the fraction of the stake treated as winning.
Apply odds to the winning fraction
Separate the stake portion that wins from the portion that loses. Then apply the accepted odds to the winning fraction. Keep deductions or each-way place terms as separate steps.
Reconcile with the betslip
Use bet ID, stake, accepted odds, tied position and displayed return. If it differs, ask support for the settlement calculation rather than estimating from current odds.
Record before acting
- official result
- payable places
- number tied
- accepted odds
- settled return
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Quick answers
Is the final return simply divided by tied runners?
Not necessarily; the stake fraction is commonly adjusted before odds are applied.
Can each-way bets use dead heat?
Yes, the place part can be affected under the market rule.
Which odds are used?
Use the odds accepted on the betslip, not current or closing odds.
Last reviewed: 30 July 2026