Understanding Betting Odds at 1bet
If you are new to sports betting, odds might look like just a number — but they carry a lot of information. At 1bet, we display odds in decimal format, which is the most straightforward system for Pakistani bettors. The number you see next to a selection represents your total return per PKR 1 staked. So if you place PKR 500 on odds of 2.20, your total return if the bet wins is PKR 1,100 — meaning PKR 600 profit on top of your original stake.
Higher odds mean the outcome is considered less likely by the market, but the reward is greater. Lower odds mean the outcome is favoured — your return is smaller but the probability of winning is higher. Finding value in betting means identifying situations where you believe the real probability of an outcome is better than what the odds suggest. That is a skill that develops with experience, and 1bet gives you the platform to practise it across hundreds of markets every day.
Cricket Betting — Going Deeper Than Just the Match Winner
Most casual bettors stick to match winner markets, but 1bet's cricket sportsbook goes far deeper than that. During any PSL or international T20 fixture you will find markets including: top run-scorer in the first innings, total runs in the power play overs, number of boundaries in a specific over, whether a particular bowler takes a wicket in his first spell, the method of the first dismissal, and many more.
These specialised markets reward bettors who actually follow the game closely. If you know that a particular pitch historically favours spinners, or that a team tends to be slow starters in the first six overs, that knowledge translates directly into an edge when betting on 1bet. Our live in-play feature makes this even more dynamic — you can watch how conditions develop and react accordingly rather than being locked into pre-match predictions.
During the Pakistan Super League season, 1bet becomes the most active cricket betting platform in Pakistan. Franchise fans who back Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, Multan Sultans or Islamabad United can wager on every fixture from the group stage right through to the final. We also offer special outright markets — such as tournament winner, top run-scorer across the whole PSL season, and which team finishes top of the group standings.
Football Betting — From the Premier League to Pakistan's Local Scene
Football is the world's most bet-upon sport, and Pakistani fans follow international leagues with genuine passion. At 1bet, our football sportsbook covers over 40 leagues and competitions continuously throughout the year. The English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, La Liga, Bundesliga and Serie A all receive comprehensive pre-match and live coverage. FIFA World Cup qualifying matches and the AFC Asian Cup are also available when in season.
Football betting markets at 1bet include: match result (1X2), both teams to score, Asian handicap, total goals over/under, first goal scorer, correct score, half-time result, and clean sheet markets. Live betting adds anytime goal scorer, next goal, and card markets during the match itself. For accumulators, football is particularly popular — combining several match results across different leagues into a single slip can multiply a small PKR stake into a meaningful payout.
Esports Betting — Pakistan's Fastest-Growing Segment
Esports betting has grown explosively in Pakistan over the past few years, driven by a young, digitally connected population and the massive popularity of titles like PUBG Mobile. 1bet recognised this early and built a dedicated Esports section that covers PUBG Mobile tournaments, CS2 majors, Valorant Champions Tour events and Dota 2 competitions including The International.
For Pakistani bettors who follow these games, Esports markets feel natural and familiar. You are not betting on a sport you barely understand — you are wagering on teams and players you watch regularly. 1bet's Esports coverage includes pre-match outright bets, map-by-map markets in CS2 and Valorant, and kill/round total markets where applicable. Live Esports betting is available for selected tier-one tournaments.
Accumulator Betting — Maximising Returns with Multiple Selections
One of the most popular bet types on 1bet among Pakistani users is the accumulator, locally often called an "acca" or multi-bet. The concept is simple: you combine two or more individual selections from different events into one single bet slip. If all your selections win, the odds multiply together — which can turn a modest PKR stake into a substantial return.
For example, combining three selections with odds of 1.80, 2.00 and 1.90 gives you combined accumulator odds of 6.84. A PKR 200 stake would return PKR 1,368 if all three come in. The catch, of course, is that all selections must win — a single loss voids the entire accumulator. This is why many experienced bettors limit accumulators to three or four legs and choose selections they feel genuinely confident about, rather than adding selections purely to inflate the odds.
1bet's bet slip makes building accumulators intuitive. Simply click on multiple odds across different events and the slip automatically calculates your combined return as you add each selection. You can also mix sports within one accumulator — pairing a cricket match result with a football correct score and an Esports map winner, for instance.
Responsible Betting — A Core Part of 1bet's Approach
Sports betting should be an enjoyable activity, not a source of financial stress. At 1bet, we take responsible gaming seriously and provide practical tools to help you stay in control. You can set daily, weekly or monthly deposit limits from your account settings at any time. These limits cap how much you can add to your balance within a given period, giving you a hard guardrail against overspending during a bad run.
Session timers let you set a maximum play duration — useful if you tend to lose track of time during live betting. If you feel you need a more significant break, our self-exclusion tool allows you to suspend your account for a defined period. We also ask that all users confirm they are 18 years of age or older during the registration and KYC process. For full information on our responsible gaming tools, visit the Responsible Gaming page.
