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Long odds is a betting term used to describe an outcome that is not likely to occur. This could refer to a large underdog in a given match or a team's championship odds. Long odds are commonly referenced using [[fractional odds]].
 
Long odds is a betting term used to describe an outcome that is not likely to occur. This could refer to a large underdog in a given match or a team's championship odds. Long odds are commonly referenced using [[fractional odds]].
  
Betting on a market with long odds yields the benefit of a large return relative to the initial wager.
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The benefit of wagering on a market with long odds over [[short odds]] is the larger payout relative to the initial risk amount.

Latest revision as of 20:20, 1 November 2019

Long odds is a betting term used to describe an outcome that is not likely to occur. This could refer to a large underdog in a given match or a team's championship odds. Long odds are commonly referenced using fractional odds.

The benefit of wagering on a market with long odds over short odds is the larger payout relative to the initial risk amount.