Bet Editing is a relatively new feature to the online betting space that offers punters the chance to change the bets in their selection either before an event has started or in-play. Bet editing differs from site to site, with some bookies allowing you to both add and remove bets from your selection, while others only give you the option of removing certain bets. Nonetheless, the feature is an excellent new addition to online sports betting, giving customers greater choice when they place their bets.
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Select your unwanted bet
Before you start making changes to your betslip, you’re going to need to be sure that you’re comfortable with making the change. Anything can happen in sport, so make sure you’ve done your research about the bet you’re about to change to ensure that the decision you make is a considered one. -
Edit your betslip
In order to start editing your betslip, you will need to head to the ‘My Bets’ or ‘My Acca’ section of your chosen site. Here you will either be given the ability to edit your bet slip directly or via the ‘Cash Out’ section of that page. This will enable you to cash out the bet you want to change and use that value on potential alternatives. -
Choose your new selection
After you’ve chosen the bet you wish to change, you will then be able to select your new one. Some bookies might limit you to the same market — meaning that if your initial bet was on the ‘Popular Goalscorer ‘ market, then so does your new bet. Other bookies, however, will give you more choice, allowing you to place your new bet on a wider range of markets. -
Save your changes
Once you’ve made your choice and laid the cash out value of your old bet as a stake, you need to save the changes made to your betslip. If you fail to do so, then you may lose your new bet and risk the prices changing.
FAQs
Can I cash out an edited bet?
There is nothing to stop you from cashing out a bet that has already been edited. Nevertheless, it is worth bearing in mind that, because your stake in this bet was itself a cash out, your potential winnings may be smaller than they would be from your initial stake. As such, we recommend you use the Edit Bet feature as infrequently as possible and only when you are certain you will be getting good value from it.
Can I edit my bet using my mobile?
Absolutely. Betting via your mobile is now easier and safer than ever before, with the best betting sites offering customers native apps. If they don’t provide a native app, then the site will have a fully optimised mobile site that will allow you to edit your bet just as easily you would via the desktop counterpart.
Can I swap out one bet for another from a different market?
This will depend on which site you use. Some bookies will limit you to the market your initial bet was made in, while other sites will give you free rein of their available markets to choose your replacement bet.
How can I keep track of action to make the best edit possible?
The best bookies will provide live streaming of high profile sporting events so that players can make the most informed decisions when editing their bets. Most sites that provide live streaming will require you to have a funded account or have placed a bet within the last 24 hours, but this is a small price to pay to watch some of the best sporting action on the planet.
How do I know these sites are safe to use?
At Compare.bet, we would never list a betting site that doesn’t hold the relevant licence. All betting sites in the UK are required to hold a licence from the UK Gambling Commission, which ensures that each transaction made with a site is secure and that the company is operating legally.
