Live-updating odds on cricket, football, esports and more — explained clearly, priced competitively, and always in Pakistani Rupees on a789.
Odds shown are decimal format and update in real time. Click any selection to place your bet after logging in.
Odds tell you two things: how likely an outcome is and how much you stand to win. Here's how each format works.
Decimal odds are the default format on a789 and the easiest to understand. The number shown (e.g. 1.85) represents your total return for every Rs 1 wagered — including your original stake back.
Fractional odds (e.g. 17/20) are common on older betting platforms and show profit relative to stake. The top number is what you win; the bottom is what you must stake. Less intuitive than decimal but still used widely.
American odds use +/− notation. A minus number (e.g. −120) shows how much you stake to win Rs 100 profit. A plus number (e.g. +170) shows profit on a Rs 100 stake. Less common in Pakistan but worth knowing for international platforms.
Quick tip: On a789, all odds are displayed in decimal format by default — the most transparent and straightforward system for Pakistani players. A decimal of 2.00 means you double your money on a win. Anything above 2.00 means you profit more than your stake; below 2.00 means your profit is less than your stake but still positive.
Use this tool to work out your potential return before placing any bet on a789. Enter your stake in PKR and the decimal odds you're looking at — the calculator instantly shows your total return and profit.
When you look at a betting platform you need to ask one fundamental question before anything else: where is my money actually going? Odds are the answer. A platform with poor odds is essentially taking a bigger cut of every bet you place, regardless of how flashy the interface looks or how big the welcome bonus appears on the surface.
a789 is built around the principle that Pakistani bettors deserve competitive odds — not the inflated margins common on platforms that treat this market as an afterthought. The platform maintains an average payout return (also called overround or book percentage) of 98.2% on key cricket markets. To put that in plain terms: for every Rs 100 wagered across a cricket match, a789 returns Rs 98.20 to players on average. That's among the best in the market for Pakistani users.
This isn't just about the headline match winner odds either. a789 applies competitive pricing across the full range of markets — over/under, player props, method of dismissal, first blood in esports, corners in football. These secondary markets are where casual bettors on less reputable platforms get quietly squeezed. On a789, they're priced with the same discipline as the main markets.
The speed of odds updates also matters enormously for in-play betting. When you're watching Pakistan chase a target and a wicket falls in the 45th over, the odds need to reflect that new reality instantly. a789 refreshes live markets in under one second, meaning the prices you see are always current, never stale. This is the foundation of a trustworthy in-play betting experience.
Every betting platform builds a margin into its odds — this is how the house makes money over the long run. Understanding this margin is one of the most important concepts for any serious bettor in Pakistan. On a fair coin-flip event, both outcomes should be priced at 2.00 (50% probability each). If a platform prices both at 1.90, it has built in an overround that reduces your effective payout.
The lower the overround, the better the odds for you. A cricket match with a two-way market priced at 1.93/1.93 has a lower overround than one priced at 1.80/1.80. a789 consistently prices its core cricket and football markets with overrounds between 2% and 4%, which represents genuine value compared to the industry average of 6–10% on many platforms targeting Pakistani players.
Beyond overround, genuine value betting means finding markets where the odds available are higher than the true underlying probability. This requires knowledge of the sport, the teams and the conditions. For Pakistani bettors on a789, the home advantage factor for Pakistan playing at Gaddafi Stadium or National Stadium is often underpriced by automated odds models, especially in day-night conditions that significantly favour Pakistani pace bowling.
Accumulator bets (parlays) offer another dimension. On a789 you can combine multiple selections across different sports into a single bet slip. Each selection's odds multiply together — three selections at 1.80 each produce a combined odds of 5.83, meaning a Rs 500 stake returns Rs 2,915 if all three win. The mathematics works for you on accumulators, but only if each individual selection represents genuine value rather than an arbitrary guess.
Divide 1 by the decimal odds: odds of 2.00 = 50% implied probability. Odds of 1.67 = 60%. If you believe the true probability is higher than implied, the bet has value. a789 displays implied probability alongside odds on request to help Pakistani bettors make informed decisions.
Multiply all selected odds together, then multiply by your stake. Rs 200 on a 4-fold at 1.80 × 1.75 × 2.10 × 1.90 = combined odds 11.25. Potential return: Rs 2,250. Every selection must win — one loss kills the entire accumulator. Use the a789 bet builder to see live accumulator returns before confirming.
Indicative odds comparison on a standard Pakistan T20I match winner market.
| Selection | a789 | Industry Avg | a789 Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Win | 1.88 | 1.80 | +Rs 80 per Rs 1,000 |
| England Win | 1.96 | 1.85 | +Rs 110 per Rs 1,000 |
| Over 7.5 Runs / Over | 1.92 | 1.83 | +Rs 90 per Rs 1,000 |
| Top Batsman — Babar Azam | 2.55 | 2.30 | +Rs 250 per Rs 1,000 |
| Total Market Overround | ~2.8% | ~6.5% | 56% lower margin |
Figures are illustrative examples based on typical market pricing. Actual a789 odds vary by event and update in real time. Industry average is based on publicly available market data across comparable platforms.
New to betting? Here's the entire process from registration to collecting your winnings.
Create your account using your Pakistani mobile number. The process takes under 60 seconds. No extensive paperwork — just your name, number and a password of your choice.
Fund your a789 wallet using Easypaisa, JazzCash, NayaPay, SadaPay, bank IBFT or Visa/Mastercard. Minimum Rs 200. No currency conversion — your PKR stays PKR throughout.
Browse the Betting Odds section on a789. Choose your sport, match and market. Click an outcome to add it to your bet slip. You can add multiple selections to build an accumulator or keep it as a single.
Enter your PKR stake, review the potential return in the a789 bet slip, and confirm. Winning bets are settled instantly and the PKR lands in your wallet. Withdraw to Easypaisa in minutes.
Register on a789, deposit via Easypaisa or JazzCash, and your first-deposit bonus is matched up to Rs 50,000. Use it on cricket odds, football markets, esports betting or any market you choose. New members only. Responsible gaming applies.
Common questions from Pakistani bettors about how odds work on a789.