Price boosts (enhanced odds) are daily promotional prices on selected events, offered above the standard market price. For regular punters, they represent one of the most accessible ongoing value opportunities available. This guide compares how frequently GRAI-licensed operators offer boosts, the quality of selections and how to get the most from them.
How Price Boosts Work
A price boost takes a standard market price and increases it for promotional purposes, usually for a limited time and subject to a maximum stake. Example: Manchester City to win at 1.5 standard; boosted to 2.0 for a maximum €10 stake. The expected value at the boosted price: €10 × (2.0 − 1.5) = €5 added value vs. standard market. This is genuine value if the selection is one you would have backed at the standard price.
| Feature | Market Leader | Irish Specialist | GRAI Alternative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily boosts offered | 10–20 | 5–10 | 8–15 |
| Maximum stake on boost | €5–€10 | €10–€15 | €5–€10 |
| Sports covered | Football, racing, tennis+ | Football, racing | Football, racing+ |
| In-play boosts | ✅ | ❌ | Selected |
| Acca boosts included | Separate offer | ✅ | ✅ |
| App push notifications | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Evaluating a Price Boost: Is It Actually Good Value?
Not all boosts are equal. A boost from 1.5 to 2.0 on a 50% probability event (fair odds = 2.0) gives full value: you are being paid fair odds. A boost from 1.9 to 2.0 on the same event (a marginal improvement on slightly under-fair odds) is minimal value. Always assess: (1) is the standard price fair or below fair? (2) how much does the boost increase the return? (3) is the maximum stake large enough to matter?
Getting the Most from Daily Boosts
Register for push notifications from two or three GRAI-licensed operators to compare boosts in real time. Most boosts are available for 2–8 hours before the event and have small maximum stakes. Treat them as a bonus on bets you would have placed anyway, not a reason to bet on events you have not analysed. Enable notifications on the morning of major football days (Saturday, Tuesday/Wednesday) for the best volume of boosts.
GRAI Rules and Price Boosts
Price boosts are permissible under GRAI licensing. The inducements rules restrict how they can be advertised (not before watershed on TV, not to self-excluded players) but do not restrict the boosts themselves. Operators must present boosted prices accurately and cannot mislead customers about the standard market price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, if you would have placed the bet at the standard price. The boost adds genuine value above the market price, subject to a usually small maximum stake.
Most GRAI-licensed operators cap boost maximum stakes at €5–€15. This limits the absolute value but does not reduce the value per unit staked.
Check the ‘Promotions’ or ‘Boosts’ section of your GRAI-licensed bookmaker’s site or app. Enable push notifications to receive alerts when boosts for your preferred sports are added.
Some GRAI-licensed operators offer in-play boosts. These are time-limited (seconds to minutes) and require quick decision-making. They are typically available on major football matches during active play.
Usually no. Price boost terms typically specify that the boosted selection must be a single bet. Acca boosts are a separate promotion type with their own terms.