Chapter 258: Betting
5 minutes before Leo and Tavian appeared on the ring—
The betting polls were opened.
Tavian Gridfall's odds: 1.60
Leo's odds: 1.55
Maximum bet by a single person: 200000 AC
Betting worked by setting odds based on how likely people thought each side was to win, not on who would actually win.
If someone was seen as very strong and trusted by the public, their odds were low—like 1.2 or 1.4—meaning low profit but relatively safe. On the other hand, if someone was uncertain, mysterious, or unpopular, their odds were high—like 2.5 or 3.0—meaning higher risk but much bigger profit.
The betting company, or house, constantly adjusted these odds based on where the money flowed. If too many people placed bets on one side, the odds would shift to balance the pool and reduce risk.
Example:
Two fighters: A and B.
Most people trusted A.
Odds:
A = 1.3
B = 3.0
If you bet 1,000 on A and A won, you would receive 1,300.
