What Does ‘Win Reverse’ Mean in Sports Betting?
The term ‘Win Reverse’ refers to a specific, conditional wager in sports betting that is built on two opposite-running “If Bets” for two different selections (Game A and Game B).
It is mainly defined by how it handles a game that ends in a tie, or “push.”
How a ‘Win Reverse’ Bet Works
A Win Reverse bet involves placing two separate, linked wagers:
- Sequence 1: If Team A wins, then bet the stake and profit from that win onto Team B.
- Sequence 2: If Team B wins, then bet the stake and profit from that win onto Team A.
Because both sequences are placed simultaneously, the bet covers the outcome regardless of which game starts or finishes first. This provides a form of insurance that protects you against the order of your games.
The Key Distinction (‘Win’ Condition)
The word ‘Win’ in ‘Win Reverse’ indicates the strict condition necessary for the bet to continue to the second game:
- If the first game is a WIN: The first bet pays out, and the next bet in the sequence is placed. The sequence continues.
- If the first game is a LOSS: The sequence immediately stops, and you only lose the stake placed on the first half of that sequence.
- If the first game is a PUSH (Tie): The sequence stops. The second bet is not placed, and the stake for that half of the bet is refunded.
The Win Reverse is considered more restrictive than the Action Reverse (a more common variation), which allows the sequence to continue even if the first game results in a push.
Summary Table
| Type of Bet | Condition to Continue to Next Game | Outcome if First Game is a PUSH (Tie) |
| Win Reverse | Must WIN | Stops (bet is canceled/stake refunded) |
| Action Reverse | Must WIN or PUSH | Continues (next bet is placed) |