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Second Half Bet

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A second half bet is a wager placed on the outcome of only the second half of a game. The score is considered to be 0-0 at the start of the second half, and the bet is settled based on the points scored in that half alone.

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Second Half Bet

A second half bet is a wager placed on the outcome of only the second half of a game. The score is considered to be 0-0 at the start of the second half, and the bet is settled based on the points scored in that half alone.

Example

After watching the first half, the bettor placed a second half bet on the underdog, believing they would make a comeback.

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