What does Wincast Betting mean?

Wincast betting explanation

One of the common types of sports bets you’ll encounter is the wincast bet. Unlike betting on an outright, the wincast bet also requires a pick of a scorer, and can only be bet on sports like football, rugby and hockey where teams of players compete in a head to head battle with other teams. Wincast bets have the advantage of offering much better odds in return than an outright bet because you’re also picking a scorer. Understanding the particular features and functions of wincast bets is the first step towards using this type of bet to your advantage when betting on sports.

Wincast betting explained

The wincast is a bet on the outcome of a match, and a scorer from that match, tied to the same betting line. You must bet firstly on the outright winner in the 1x2 format, with a second pick for a player that will score during the match. Both of these legs of the bet must turn up in order for the bet to pay a winner - anything else and your bet will fail.

Due to the structure of wincast bets, they can only be applied in team sports like football and rugby. You must also make sure that the player you’ve picked to score has started in the game - otherwise your bet will fall by default, even if the team you’ve picked ultimately comes home as the winner.

Compared to betting on outright results, which can sometimes offer limited scope for returns, the wincast bet amplifies your possible payout by including the named scorer. While this also makes these bets harder to win, you are rewarded more generously for a correct wincast bet when both the result and the scorer come up.

Is the wincast the same as the scorecast?

The wincast and the scorecast bet are often confused - but in reality, they have some distinct differences that makes these far from the same bet. A scorecast is a type of bet that relies on you picking the correct score and the first player to score in the game, a tall ask in any sporting event.

The wincast by contrast relies on you picking the winner and a scorer - a much less specific result than that required by the scorecast in order to win. The wincast will offer enhanced odds over an outright bet due to this additional required leg, but will tend to pay at a lower rate than the scorecast, which requires a much more precise outcome to declare a winner.

How to win a wincast bet

In order to win your wincast bet, you need to pick the correct result and a scorer. But there are some other factors to consider with this type of bet. Your scorer cannot score an own goal - they must score against the opponent on your wincast in order for your bet to be deemed valid. The player must also start the match - even if he comes on as a substitute later in the game, it’s not possible for this to be reflected in your bet. This is a void bet that you’ll lose, purely on the basis that your named scorer was not a starter in the match.

Wincast bets need to be fulfilled within 90 minutes in football, or within the ordinary duration of play excluding extra time. There is no overtime allowance here - a score in overtime does not count, and your bet will lose unless your named scorer does so within the time of regulation play. Finally, in the event that the match is suspended, bets will be void and your stake returned - regardless of whether your player has scored during the match or the overall score at the time the event was suspended.

While there are stipulations in place governing wincast bets, they can still be a good way to capitalise on your sports betting. If for example a particular team is likely to win and they have a prolific goalscorer on side, it can often be a good way of maximising your odds from a bet, simply by getting a higher odds payout on your bet. While there’s obviously additional risk here compared to a straightforward outright, the rewards come in the form of longer odds in return.

Tips for wincast betting

There are a few tips you should bear in mind when deploying wincast bets to give yourself the best chances of success. Firstly, you should wait to confirm that your named scorer is in the starting lineup before taking a wincast bet. This can be confirmed on the day when squads are announced - social media is often the first place you’ll see this information, but it’s an essential prerequisite before your bet. Unless you know a player is starting, you shouldn’t take a wincast - and remember, a substitute coming on from the bench is no good, your player must start.

Always be knowledgeable of the data and statistics around your wincast bet. Know how teams and individual players have been performing, and try to factor in all the variables and external analysis available to you before making your decision. This is all about mitigating the risks of your bets by increasing your own knowledge - the more you know, the better informed your decisions will be.

Similarly, you should make allowances for extenuating circumstances, such as international football competitions, or the stage of the season. When there’s more to play for (like a place in a final), outcomes can be much less predictable. In these cases, you might find that there are much greater risks with your wincast than in normal times, which can skew the balance of the odds.

Ultimately, as with all sports bets, the wincast is a tool you can use to your advantage in select occasions. Provided you have done your homework and reviewed your options, it can be a good way to deliver an enhanced payout on the results you’ve backed, simply by picking the correct result and a scorer for your bet.

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