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Cashing out a parlay ticket before the last game

Discussion in 'The Sports Book' started by meyers67, Jan 9, 2016.

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  1. meyers67

    meyers67 VIP Whale

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    Hello everyone,

    Let's say I do a 4-game parlay and I win the first three. The fourth game hasn't started?

    Is it possible to cash out the ticket based on the 3 wins? Or do I need to bet the other side of the remaining game to lock in my profit?

    Thanks
     
  2. shifter

    shifter Degenerate Gambler

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    You'd have to hedge with another bet.

    But if you're going to do that, just buy a 3 team ticket.
     
  3. DeMoN2318

    DeMoN2318 The DERS

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    Might have already bought the 4 team
     
  4. PayTriple

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    Maybe last minute news on fourth game, "game time" decision to play someone.
    Or just cold feet. Just like saying you will let a bet ride three times, but after the second win you chicken out.
     
  5. Krh2o

    Krh2o MIA

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    You can't cash it early. Hedge if you want or double up and bet the team you need!
     
  6. VegasDave

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    If the point spread moves this is hard right? You would have to bet against your last bet on the parlay for some amount.
     
  7. shifter

    shifter Degenerate Gambler

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    Yes you have to bet the other side.

    If the spread moves in the wrong direction you could set yourself up to get middled.

    But if it moves in the right direction you could middle them.
     
  8. h0und10

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    so then he can hedge his bet after 2 teams cover? lol
     
  9. hornhiyo

    hornhiyo Low-Roller

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    Sounds like you bet online in the UK. :)

    Sorry, but in Vegas, you'll need to ride the ticket out.
     
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