Action / Reverse..

[Gobbler's Knob]

Can someone explain to me how this works, let's use the Jays -110 and the D-backs -116 as an example. It says for a $100 bet I would be risking $230 to win $400, but I'm not sure what I'm doing. Thanks in advance.

[Dr. Jack]

Originally Posted by Gobbler's Knob

Can someone explain to me how this works, let's use the Jays -110 and the D-backs -116 as an example. It says for a $100 bet I would be risking $230 to win $400, but I'm not sure what I'm doing. Thanks in advance.

Here is from a book describing it nicely.

Reverse Bets
Definition

A reverse bet is a series of 'If' bets going both forward and in "reverse" order. Each team included in the reverse bet will pair with the other team to form two 'if' bets.
Example:
1st part:

New England Patriots -8 $110 to win $100
Action (If win, push, "No Action", or canceled)
Buffalo Bills (-175)
Risk $110 to win $63
2nd part:

Buffalo Bills (-175) $110 to win $63
Action (If win, push, "No Action", or canceled)
New England Patriots -8
Risk $110 to win $100

Total risk $220 (Maximum Risk) to win $326 (Maximum Win)

* If the Patriots and the Bills both win you will win $163 on the 1st part of the reverse wager and $163 on the second part, for total winnings of $326.
* If the Patriots win and the Bills lose you will lose $10 on the first part of the reverse wager and $110 on the second part, for total losses of $120
* If the Bills win and the Patriots lose you will lose $110 on the first part of the reverse wager and $47 on the second part, for total losses of $157.
* If one team pushes, is "No Action" or is canceled and the other team is a loss you will lose $220.
* If one team pushes, is "No Action" or is canceled and the other team wins you will win either $126 for the Bills or $200 for the Patriots.

[Gobbler's Knob]

Thanks J , I think I'll pass. It sounds like its better for football than baseball anyway.

[Bobtheicon]

I love the AR.
Used to play it in Foots all the time.

I also used to play a 3-way Action Reverse that we called a Birdcage. If all 3 hit it pays 6-1!! Birdcage!!

[Dr. Jack]

Originally Posted by Gobbler's Knob

Thanks J , I think I'll pass. It sounds like its better for football than baseball anyway.

Yes I believe it's better for football. I am not a big fan of AR or parlays but I do know a lot of people like action reverses.