Guaranteed odds mean that the bookmaker pays out a bet at the highest odds offered between placement and event start.

If the odds improve, the bettor benefits automatically.

How it works

• Bet is placed at current odds

• If odds increase before kick-off, the higher odds apply

• If odds decrease, the original odds remain

Example

• Bet placed at odds 2.00

• Odds rise to 2.30 before match start

• Bet settles at 2.30

Key characteristics

• Protects bettors from missing price increases

• Common in racing and selected sportsbook markets

• Often limited to specific bet types

Important note
Guaranteed odds rarely apply to live betting and are often excluded from promotions.