Draw No Bet (DNB) Explained

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Draw no bet backs a team to win with insurance against the draw — if the match is level, your stake is refunded. This guide covers exactly how it settles, worked examples, and how it differs from the 1×2 and double chance. Code VIP4YOU unlocks a 130% / $130 bonus.

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Draw no bet (DNB) is a two-outcome market: you pick a team to win, and the draw is taken out of play. Win and you're paid; lose and the bet loses; draw and your stake comes back. It's the middle ground between the high-odds match winner and the low-odds double chance — a way to back a side while insuring against the most common "in-between" result.

How draw no bet settles

Draw no bet outcomes
ResultDNB on Team A
Team A winsWin (paid at the odds)
DrawPush — stake refunded
Team B winsLose

Worked example

DNB on an away favourite in a tricky tie

Team A is 1.90 to win outright, but you rate the draw as a live risk. DNB on Team A might price around 1.45. Stake $20: a Team A win returns $29; a draw refunds your $20; only a Team B win loses. You sacrifice some odds for protection against the draw.

Draw no bet vs 1×2 vs double chance

Market comparison
MarketOn a winOn a drawOdds level
Match winner (1×2)paidloseshighest
Draw no betpaidstake refunded (push)middle
Double chance (1X)paidpaid (as a win)lowest

DNB on a team is effectively the same risk profile as Asian handicap 0.0.

When to use draw no bet

  • Backing a favourite you're not fully sure of — insure against a frustrating draw.
  • Cup ties and cagey fixtures where a stalemate is likely.
  • Away wins in tight leagues — protect the stake if the home side holds on for a point.
  • When double chance odds are too short — DNB pays more while still removing the draw-loss.
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Draw no bet FAQ

Do I get my money back on a draw?

Yes — a draw is a push and your stake is refunded in full. You neither win nor lose.

Why are DNB odds lower than the match winner?

Because the draw is refunded rather than a loss, the bookmaker prices in that protection — so DNB pays less than backing the straight win.

Can I use DNB in accumulators?

Yes, but a drawn leg pushes and recalculates the acca on the remaining legs — which can drop it below the 3-leg minimum for bonus wagering.

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