A healthy element of risk is what makes sports betting exciting. However, sometimes unexpected occurrences make us wish that we had never placed a certain bet in the first place. Perhaps a horse or a player is injured or the starting 11 that we had been so sure would be set in stone is suddenly changed beyond recognition. If only we could edit our bets after making them to reflect such changes in circumstances. With the 'edit bet' feature from Bet365, punters can now do just that.

What is the bet365 edit bet feature?

As its name indicates, this feature enables you to edit a bet after you have made it. Edit Bet gives you the chance to add, swap or remove your betting selections on unsettled straight accumulators both pre-match and In-Play. For unsettled single bets, you are able to swap or add selections.

Restrictions are in place regarding which kinds of bets you can edit and the circumstances under which edits can be made. The feature is only available for designated bets (and only for bets that are not each-way bets), and it is not available at all to customers from Australia, Italy, Cyprus and the Czech Republic. However, the feature is available across a wide range of different sports, and Bet365 ensure that it can be used for many different sports fixtures throughout the year.

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How to use bet365 edit bet?

The feature is relatively simple to use. It works by using the cash that you have put down on your first bet to make a new bet. First, of course, you must have made a bet with Bet365 that is eligible to be edited using the 'edit bet' feature. Then, you must have changed your mind about the bet and decided that you wish to alter it in some way. In order to edit your bet, click on the 'cash out' tab that is visible when you log in to your account and view your bets, and select 'edit bet'. Now, you will be given the opportunity to select a bet to add. Click '+ add selections' and then re-add your bet in the same way that you did when you first edited your bet. Then, save your bet and your edited bet will now be valid. If at any point you have made a mistake or wish to cancel what you have been doing, then just click on 'undo'. Moreover, if you wish to remove the bet entirely, just click on the 'X' icon after you have clicked on 'edit bet'.

Bet365 swapping bets

Swapping bets is also possible with Bet365, as long as you want to make the swap within the same market: all that you need to do here is click on the bet that you want to swap on your online betslip and you will be met with a popup window that lets you change the bet. Fortunately, punters can make multiple changes to a bet in one go: you can both edit and swap a bet in a single selection for instance.

A few considerations to bear in mind when using the 'edit bet' feature

As well as the restrictions relating to bet type and geographical location that have already been mentioned, there are several limiting factors that it is worthwhle bearing in mind when using this edit bet function. First of all, be aware that it takes a short while for the edit to be completed. Sometimes, markets can change quite quickly in the world of sports betting, and if a change in the price of a bet (or a similar change in the market) occurs whilst the editing process is under way, the edit will not be completed. In this situation, you will be left with your original bet and you will need to go back and make the edit again using the revised price.

Is there a limit to the number of times I can edit a bet?

Sports betting enthusiasts will no doubt be delighted to know that Bet365 does not place restrictions on the number of times that you can edit a given bet. Feel free to edit away to your heart's content.

Why settle for the status quo? Edit bets that are not working for you

The 'edit bet' feature at Bet365 gives punters greater control over their money. It reflects the fact that the world of sports can change dramatically in ways that change the way that punters feel about their bets, and as a result it gives punters the opportunity to ensure that they are happy with all of the bets that they have placed, at all times.

Who are Bet365?

Bet365 is one of the largest betting companies in the UK. Its customers number at over 19 million and they hail from around 200 countries across the world. Bet365 has a definite focus on sports. As well as providing sports betting services, for instance, Bet365 offers live streams of key sporting events so that punters can watch the drama unfold in real time and see if they have got lucky this time around.