Draw No Bet (DNB) is a football market derived from the standard 1X2 market, with one key modification: the draw outcome is removed entirely. You pick either the home team or the away team. If your chosen team wins, your selection wins. If they lose, your selection loses. If the match ends in a draw, your stake is returned — the bet is voided, not lost.
This makes Draw No Bet a three-outcome market reduced to two effective outcomes: win or void.
How it works — worked example
Match: Liverpool vs Everton. Selection: Liverpool Draw No Bet.
- Liverpool win 2-0 — selection wins.
- Everton win 1-0 — selection loses.
- Match draws 1-1 — stake returned (bet voided).
The refund on a draw is the defining feature of Draw No Bet. The stake comes back rather than being settled as a loss.
Draw No Bet vs Double Chance
These markets are closely related but settle very differently when a draw occurs:
| Market | Home win | Draw | Away win | |--------|----------|------|----------| | 1X2 Home | Win | Lose | Lose | | Double Chance 1X | Win | Win | Lose | | Draw No Bet Home | Win | Stake returned | Lose |
- Double Chance 1X treats a draw as a winning result — you collect your winnings.
- Draw No Bet Home treats a draw as a void — you get your stake back but nothing more.
The odds for Draw No Bet sit between those of a 1X2 home win selection (riskiest) and a Double Chance 1X (safest), because a draw produces an intermediate outcome: not a win but not a loss.
Odds implications
Draw No Bet odds are always lower than the straight 1X2 price for the same team, because part of the risk (the draw) has been removed. The difference in odds reflects how likely the bookmaker considers a draw to be for that specific match.
How the market is named across bookmakers
Draw No Bet is available under that exact name on all major bookmakers, often abbreviated as DNB in market listings and betslip views. The label and settlement rules are consistent across Bet9ja, SportyBet, 1xBet, and Stake.
Draw No Bet and Asian Handicap 0
Draw No Bet is conceptually identical to Asian Handicap 0 (AH 0). Both remove the draw: your selection wins if your team wins, loses if your team loses, and refunds if the match draws. The practical difference is that AH 0 is part of the Asian Handicap market family (which also includes fractional handicaps like -0.25 and -0.75), while DNB is a standalone market. Settlement rules should be the same, but it is worth checking the individual bookmaker's terms if there is any doubt.
Converting slips with this market
SlipMix converts Draw No Bet selections between Bet9ja, SportyBet, 1xBet, and Stake. If your source booking code contains a DNB selection, SlipMix maps it to the equivalent market on the target bookmaker.
For the team-specific variants of this market, see Home No Bet and Away No Bet Explained.
For a broader overview of football markets, see Football Betting Markets Explained.
Frequently asked questions
Is Draw No Bet the same as Asian Handicap 0? They are conceptually the same — both remove the draw by refunding the stake if the match ends level. Asian Handicap 0 is the version within the Asian Handicap market family, while DNB is a standalone market. Settlement should be identical in practice, but bookmaker terms may have minor differences — check if you are unsure.
Can I pick Draw No Bet on both teams at once? No. Draw No Bet is a single selection: you back either the home team or the away team. You cannot place a single DNB selection that covers both teams.
When is the refund processed if the match draws? The timing depends on the bookmaker. Most process void settlements within a few hours of the match ending, though some can take up to 24 hours. The stake is returned to your account balance rather than being paid as a win.