Price Boost Ireland: How Enhanced Odds Work
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A price boost (also called enhanced odds or odds boost) is when a bookmaker temporarily increases the odds on a selection above the standard market price. For example, a team priced at 2.0 (evens) might be boosted to 3.0 for a limited time or limited stake.
Types of Price Boosts in Ireland
| Boost Type | How It Works | Stake Limit | Winnings Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily enhanced odds | Selected markets boosted each day | Usually €5–€10 max | As cash or free bet (check terms) |
| Odds boost token | Apply to any qualifying bet | Up to €50 typically | Usually cash on win portion |
| Acca boost | Extra % on accumulator return | Varies | Cash above standard return |
| Super price / special | One-off promotion on specific event | €5–€25 typically | Often free bet for excess above standard |
Enhanced Odds: SNR vs SR — What You Need to Check
Many price boosts pay the extra winnings (the amount above the standard price) as a free bet (stake not returned) rather than cash. This reduces the actual value significantly. Example: team at 2.0 boosted to 3.0, €10 stake. Standard return = €20 (€10 profit). Boosted return = €30. If the extra €10 profit is paid as free bet (not cash), the real value of the boost is not €10 but considerably less once SNR wagering is factored in.
How to Get Genuine Value from Price Boosts
- Check if winnings are paid as cash (best) or free bet (less valuable)
- Compare the boosted price to other bookmakers — a "boost" to 3.0 when others price at 3.5 is not a boost at all
- Use boosts on selections you would bet anyway — do not bet just because of a boost
- Note the max stake — a €5 max stake on a boost to 10.0 means maximum extra profit of only €45 above standard
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