# What Is Draw No Bet?

> What is draw no bet? Your team wins, you win. A draw returns your stake. See DNB examples, odds vs 1X2, double chance and Asian handicap 0.

Source: https://oddsclass.com/learn/draw_no_bet/ · Publisher: OddsClass editorial team · Reviewed: 2026-11-06 · Language: en
> **Short answer:** Draw no bet (DNB) is a bet on one team to win. If your team wins, you win. If the match is a draw, you get your stake back. If your team loses, you lose your stake.

## Draw no bet example: Simba vs Young Africans

Say you stake (the money you bet) TSh 1,000 on Simba draw no bet at 1.65 (example odds).

| Result | What happens | You get back |
|---|---|---|
| Simba win (2–1) | Bet wins | TSh 1,650.00 |
| Draw (1–1) | Stake returned | TSh 1,000.00 |
| Young Africans win (0–1) | Bet loses | TSh 0.00 |

If the match ends 2–1, you get TSh 1,000 × 1.65 = TSh 1,650. Your profit is TSh 650.

If the match ends 1–1, you get your TSh 1,000 back. If it ends 0–1, you lose the TSh 1,000.

## How does draw no bet work?

Draw no bet works by removing the draw as a losing result. A draw gives you a refund instead.

There are only two choices:

- **Home DNB:** you back the home team. A draw returns your stake.
- **Away DNB:** you back the away team. A draw returns your stake.

The bet is usually settled on normal time. Normal time is 90 minutes plus added time.

## Draw no bet odds vs 1X2 odds

Draw no bet odds are lower than the 1X2 win odds for the same team. You pay for the draw cover with a smaller price.

1X2 is the normal result bet: home win (1), draw (X) or away win (2). Here is Simba vs Young Africans with TSh 1,000 (example odds):

| Bet | Odds | If Simba win | If draw | If Young Africans win |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simba win (1) | 2.50 | TSh 2,500.00 | TSh 0.00 | TSh 0.00 |
| Simba DNB | 1.65 | TSh 1,650.00 | TSh 1,000.00 | TSh 0.00 |

The 1X2 bet pays TSh 850 more if Simba win. The DNB bet protects your stake on a draw. Read more in our [1X2 guide](https://oddsclass.com/learn/1x2/).

## Draw no bet vs double chance

The difference is what you get on a draw. Double chance 1X wins on a draw. Draw no bet only returns your stake.

Example: USh 2,000 on KCCA vs Vipers (example odds). KCCA DNB is 1.80. KCCA or draw (1X) is 1.35.

| Result | KCCA DNB at 1.80 | KCCA or draw (1X) at 1.35 |
|---|---|---|
| KCCA win | USh 3,600.00 | USh 2,700.00 |
| Draw | USh 2,000.00 (stake back) | USh 2,700.00 |
| Vipers win | USh 0.00 | USh 0.00 |

DNB pays more if KCCA win. Double chance pays more on a draw. Both lose if Vipers win. See our [double chance](https://oddsclass.com/learn/double_chance/) guide.

## Is draw no bet the same as Asian handicap 0?

Yes. Draw no bet and Asian handicap 0 settle in exactly the same way.

Asian handicap gives a team a goal start or a goal deficit. With a 0 handicap, neither team gets a start. So a win pays, a draw is a push (stake returned), and a loss loses.

Some bookmakers show the market as "DNB". Others show it as "AH 0" or "0.0". Compare both prices, because they can differ slightly. Read our [Asian handicap](https://oddsclass.com/learn/asian_handicap/) guide.

## Draw no bet in accumulators

In an accumulator (one bet that joins several picks), a refunded DNB leg usually counts as odds of 1.00. The slip continues with the other picks.

Example: KSh 100 on three DNB picks at 1.60, 1.75 and 1.40 (example odds).

- All three win: 1.60 × 1.75 × 1.40 = 3.92. You get KSh 100 × 3.92 = KSh 392.
- The 1.75 match is a draw: 1.60 × 1.00 × 1.40 = 2.24. You get KSh 100 × 2.24 = KSh 224.
- Any pick loses: the whole slip loses. You lose the KSh 100.

A draw does not kill your slip, but it cuts your payout. Check your numbers in the [payout calculator](https://oddsclass.com/tools/payout_calculator/) and read our [accumulator bet](https://oddsclass.com/learn/accumulator_bet/) guide.

## Common mistakes

- **Thinking a draw is a win.** On DNB, a draw only gives your stake back.
- **Thinking DNB cannot lose.** If your team loses, you lose your full stake.
- **Mixing up DNB and 1X.** 1X wins on a draw. DNB refunds on a draw.
- **Not checking accumulator rules.** Most bookmakers count a refunded leg as 1.00, but rules can differ.
- **Ignoring the lower price.** The draw cover costs you part of your possible profit.

## Bet responsibly

Only stake money you can afford to lose. Set a deposit limit in your bookmaker account before you start. If betting stops being fun, read [where to get help](https://oddsclass.com/learn/gambling_help/).

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- [What is an accumulator bet?](https://oddsclass.com/learn/accumulator_bet/)
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