What Is Cash Out?

Cash Out is an option for settling your bet without waiting for an event to finish. Not all bookmakers offer this opportunity, so you might want to choose one that does, as cash out is somewhat a way to ensure a profit or minimize loss.

Your winnings may be lesser or greater, depending on the time you decide to call cash out, which means the odds are changing during the game depending on how the game is progressing. 

For instance, if you placed your bet on team A, and they are winning 2-1 with 10 minutes remaining, and you feel that team B is out to equalize, you have options: You might decide to cash out while your money is guaranteed but less than your original prediction, or you can wait until the game finishes and collect the full predicted amount or lose the bet.

Another way to use the cash out option is when you place bets on multiple games on one ticket. The last game is still to be played, and the rest of the bets on your ticket resulted in wins. You can collect less money immediately rather than risk losing all of it later. 

However, you must remember that every sportsbook reserves the right not to pay you out, as there might be a mistake, they feel you are taking advantage, or they feel suspicious. This doesn’t happen often, still, you must be informed.