How much is a $200 bonus bet actually worth?
The short answer
There is no fixed cash value. A $200 stake-not-returned bonus bet at +250, hedged with $375 cash at -300, leaves $125 after either normal win/loss outcome. That is 62.5% conversion, not a promise about the odds you will find.
One example, both outcomes
Assume the bets are exact opposites, both are accepted at these prices, and their settlement rules match. The bonus pays winnings only: $200 at +250 pays $500, not $700.
| Outcome | Cash received | Subtract cash hedge | Net cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus bet wins | $500 | $375 | $125 |
| Cash hedge wins | $500, including its stake | $375 | $125 |
Scroll horizontally to see all columns.
What conversion percentage means
Here, $125 ÷ $200 = 62.5%. On a $200 reward, 50% would mean $100, 60% would mean $120, and 70% would mean $140. Those are arithmetic examples, not typical returns.
This measures the reward you already hold. If you paid a qualifying-bet loss or other costs to earn it, subtract those separately when judging the whole offer.
Conversion = net cash from the pair ÷ bonus amount × 100What changes the answer?
- Both prices matter. A better bonus price can be offset by a worse hedge price.
- Check the token amount, eligible markets, odds restrictions, and expiry.
- Check the actual cash available for the hedge. The bonus cannot fund that second bet.
- A void, push, draw, or rule mismatch can break this two-outcome example.
The takeaway
Price the actual pair. The reward headline tells you the token amount, not its cash value.
Put it into practice
- Calculate your bonus bet
Enter the token amount and both current prices.
- Follow a conversion in BreadSync
Match the slips, confirm acceptance, and record the result.
Related questions
- If a bonus bet wins, do you get the stake back?
- Why do longer bonus-bet odds need more hedge cash?
- How much cash do you need to hedge a bonus bet?
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