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Draw No Bet Explained: Win, Refund or Lose
Draw no bet (DNB) is a football bet where you pick one team to win and the draw is taken out. If your team wins, the bet wins; if the match ends level, the bet is void and your stake is refunded; if the other team wins, the bet loses. Sportsbook rules settle it on 90 minutes plus stoppage time, so extra time and penalty shootouts do not count. Because the draw no longer pays you or beats you, the odds on each team are lower than in the normal three-way 1X2 market. This guide covers how DNB settles, why it works like a 0 (level) Asian handicap, an example with example odds, and what to check on Go2win.
How draw no bet settles
| Result after 90 minutes + stoppage time | Bet on Team A (DNB) | Bet on Team B (DNB) |
|---|---|---|
| Team A wins (for example 2–1) | Wins | Loses |
| Draw (for example 1–1 or 0–0) | Void, stake refunded | Void, stake refunded |
| Team B wins (for example 0–1) | Loses | Wins |
Sportsbook rules commonly put the draw rule in plain words: if the match is level at the end of 90 minutes, all draw no bet bets are graded "no action" and stakes are refunded, and the bet counts only for the 90 minutes of regulation plus injury time.
Why the draw is refunded, not paid
A normal match result market has three outcomes: home win (1), draw (X) and away win (2). Draw no bet removes X as a betting outcome. Sportsbook rules describe it as a bet on the result at the end of regulation time with the "no bet" option removed: if the match ends in that removed result, the market is void and stakes are refunded. Some books also list Home No Bet or Away No Bet, which remove a team instead of the draw and work the same way.
Draw no bet vs 1X2
- 1X2 (match result): three outcomes. A draw is a losing result for a bet on either team.
- Draw no bet: two outcomes. A draw gives the stake back.
You give up some price for that refund. Example (example odds only, not a live price): a team might show 2.10 in 1X2 and 1.60 in draw no bet on the same match. Prices are set by each sportsbook and change before and during a match.
Draw no bet and the 0 Asian handicap
Draw no bet settles the same way as a 0 (level ball) Asian handicap line: a win wins, a draw returns the stake and a loss loses. The difference is mainly the label and how the market is listed. For the quarter and half lines that follow, see Asian handicap explained.
Worked example (example odds only)
Example: RM10 on Team A draw no bet at example decimal odds of 1.60 (0.60 in Hong Kong format, and 0.60 in Malay format, because the Hong Kong figure is below 1).
- Team A wins 2–1: return RM16.00, which is RM6.00 profit plus the RM10 stake.
- 1–1 draw: bet void, RM10 returned.
- Team B wins 1–0: RM10 lost.
Extra time and penalties
In cup ties that go to extra time, draw no bet still settles on 90 minutes plus stoppage time. A match that is 1–1 after 90 minutes is void for DNB, even if one team wins in extra time or on penalties. Betting exchanges apply the same rule: a draw after 90 minutes voids all bets on the market and returns the stakes. For more on this rule, see does extra time count in football betting.
Draw no bet on Go2win
Whether Go2win lists draw no bet, on which matches, and under which market name: follow what the page shows after you log in at go2win.bet, or check with live chat—what live chat confirms is what applies. You can read how markets and odds formats work on the sports betting in Malaysia page of the Go2win sportsbook site.
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FAQ
What does draw no bet mean?
Draw no bet means you back one team to win and the draw is removed as an outcome. If your team wins, you win; if the match is a draw after 90 minutes plus stoppage time, your stake is refunded; if the other team wins, you lose.
What happens to a draw no bet if the match is a draw?
If the match is a draw, a draw no bet is void and your stake is returned. You neither win nor lose. Sportsbooks settle this on 90 minutes plus stoppage time, so a goal in extra time does not change it.
Is draw no bet the same as Asian handicap 0?
Yes, draw no bet settles the same way as a 0 (level) Asian handicap: a win wins, a draw refunds the stake and a loss loses. The two can appear under different names in a sportsbook's market list. The difference is mainly the label and how the market is listed.
Why are draw no bet odds lower than 1X2 odds?
Draw no bet odds are lower because the draw refunds your stake instead of losing it. You are covered for one extra result, so the price on each team is shorter than in the three-way 1X2 market, where a draw loses.
Does extra time count in draw no bet?
No, extra time does not count in draw no bet. The market is settled on 90 minutes plus stoppage time, and penalty shootouts are also left out, unless the market name says otherwise. A match that is 1–1 after 90 minutes is void for DNB, even if one team wins in extra time or on penalties.