In-running bet calculation

[Roger]

Can I please confirm that, because of the BF bet placement delay, it is not possible to place a bet in-running calculated to a particular amount at a particular odd, since the odds (in horse racing) will be changing constantly. So, assuming a lay bet was made before the race, there is no guaranteed way of getting a compensating back bet matched in-running?

[osknows]

Hi Roger,

You should be fine placing bets in running for horses as I think there's only a 1 sec delay max. By the time everyone reacts to the price on offer you should normally match the price requested or better

[Roger]

Thanks, osknows. I thought it was more than that. It will still clobber any calculation, but I would be happy to get a matched back bet on, so I will see if I can live with that.

[doris_day]

there is no guaranteed way of getting a compensating back bet matched in-running?

Is there ever a guarantee of anything in gambling ?

But if your strategy is designed correctly you can achieve a longterm positive expectation which is what counts.