What is Outright (Futures) Betting?

Definition: Outright betting, called futures in the US, is betting on the final result of a competition or season, such as the league winner.

Examples of outright markets:

League or tournament winner.
Top goalscorer of a competition.
Relegation and final league position.
Season MVP or championship winner.

How outrights work:

Markets open weeks or months before the result.
Prices change during the season as results come in.
Bets are settled when the competition ends, with dead heat rules for shared positions.

For risk management: outrights stay open for a long time, so liability builds up over the season and needs regular review.

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