If Bet Calculator
Calculate conditional If Bet payouts and scenarios
If Bet Settings
Configure your conditional bet
Bet Sequence
2 bets in chain (min 2, max 6)
If Bet Results
If Win • Rolling $100 per bet
Total Risk
$100
Max Payout
$191
Max Profit
$91
Legs
2
Possible Outcomes
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If Bet vs Parlay Comparison
Understanding the key differences
| Feature | If Bet | Parlay |
|---|---|---|
| Risk | Initial stake only | Full stake |
| If one loses | May keep partial profit | Lose everything |
| Max payout | Lower (sequential) | Higher (combined) |
| Flexibility | Control roll amounts | All or nothing |
| Best for | Risk management | Maximum upside |
Quick Answer
TL;DR summary
An If Bet is a conditional bet where subsequent wagers only activate if the previous bet wins. Betting $100 "if win" on two -110 picks: if bet 1 wins ($190.91 return), $100 rolls to bet 2. If both win, total return is $281.82, profit of $81.82. If bet 1 loses, bet 2 never activates.
Key Facts About If Bets
Important things to know
- If Bets link two or more sequential wagers conditionally
- "If Win" only places next bet when previous bet wins
- "If Action" places next bet on win, loss, push, or cancellation
- Total risk is your initial stake only (unlike round robins)
- Maximum profit equals if all bets in sequence win
- Common in horse racing (rolling winnings to next race)
- Also called "conditional bet" or "action-if" at some books
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about If Bets
What is an If Bet?
An If Bet is a conditional wager where you link two or more bets in sequence. The second bet only gets placed if the first bet's condition is met (usually a win). If your first bet loses, the subsequent bets are canceled and you only lose your initial stake.
What is the difference between If Win and If Action?
"If Win" only activates the next bet when the previous bet wins outright. "If Action" activates the next bet for any result (win, loss, push, or cancellation). If Action means you could lose on bet 1 and still have bet 2 placed.
How is an If Bet different from a parlay?
In a parlay, all legs are combined into one bet - all must win. In an If Bet, each leg is a separate bet placed conditionally. With If Bets, you can win the first bet and lose the second, still keeping some profit. With parlays, you lose everything.
Can I roll part of my winnings to the next bet?
Yes! Most If Bet setups let you specify how much rolls forward. You can roll just your original stake amount, roll all winnings, or roll a specific amount. This gives more control than parlays.
What is a Reverse If Bet?
A Reverse If Bet (or "reverse action") places If Bets in both directions. If you have two picks, you get: If A wins then bet B, AND If B wins then bet A. This doubles your risk but gives more ways to profit.
When should I use If Bets instead of parlays?
Use If Bets when you want to protect against total loss. If you have strong confidence in one pick but less in another, lead with the confident pick. If it wins, you play with house money on the second. Parlays offer better max payout but more risk.