A double bet is a wager consisting of two selections from different events. In order for a double to produce a return both selections must come first (in the case of a win double) or at least be placed (in the case of an
each-way double).The returns are calculated by taking the winnings from the first selection and investing it on the second selection. For example, two winners in a double both priced 2-1: £10 at 2-1 gives a return of £30 and £30 at 2-1 gives a return of £90, thus resulting in a profit of £80.In an each-way double if both selections win you receive both the win part and the place part of the double. If one selection wins and the other is placed the win part of the bet is lost and returns only come from the place part.
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