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# Betting

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**See Also:** [Server Information](/introductions/xilero/server-information.md), [Events](/content/pve-content/events.md)
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The Betting System allows players to place bets on various matches and events such as PvP tournaments, Guild vs Guild matches, and special server events. Winners receive payouts based on the total pool of bets.

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## ⚽ FIFA Betting (June 2026 Update)

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**New:** You can now bet on **real-world FIFA futbol/soccer matches!** Pick the team you think will win, place your Uber Coins, and cash in if they take the match.
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A few things to know about FIFA bets:

* **Betting closes at kick-off.** Each FIFA match locks the moment the real game kicks off — once it's started, you can no longer place or change a bet, so get yours in early!
* **Discord announcements.** Open FIFA matches are announced in our **Discord** betting channel (and in-game), with the match name and how long is left before betting closes. Keep an eye on Discord so you never miss kick-off.
* **Claiming your winnings.** If your team wins, your reward waits for you at the **ZenyBets** NPC — head there and choose **Claim Rewards** to collect (see [Claiming Your Winnings](#claiming-your-winnings) below).

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## NPC Location

![ZenyBets](/files/hWNMSkHYaUJT4GiMULr2) **ZenyBets** in Prontera (167, 177)

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## Currency

|               Icon               | Item                                                     |   ID  | Cost Per Bet |
| :------------------------------: | -------------------------------------------------------- | :---: | :----------: |
| ![](/files/ZVN17WZzeWlA7V5FQUjF) | [Uber Coin](/introductions/xilero/server-information.md) | 20452 |      10x     |

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Every bet costs a fixed **10x Uber Coins**. You can place more than one bet on a match if the session allows it — each one is another 10x Uber Coins.
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## How It Works

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#### Sessions Created

GMs create betting sessions for specific matches or events (e.g., PvP tournaments, GvG matches).
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#### Place Bets

Players bet on one of the available options (e.g., Team A vs Team B) using Uber Coins.
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#### Match Concludes

When the match ends, the GM selects the winning option.
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#### Payouts

Winners receive their stake back plus a share of the losing bets (minus house edge).
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## Menu Options

| Option                      | Description                                             |
| --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Running Matches**         | View all active betting sessions and place bets         |
| **Finished Matches Result** | View the results of completed matches                   |
| **Top Betters**             | See the top 10 betters for any active match             |
| **Claim Rewards**           | Collect your winnings from matches you bet correctly on |
| **Claim Refunds**           | If a match is cancelled, claim refunds for your bets    |

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## Placing a Bet

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Talk to the **ZenyBets** NPC at `@warp prontera 167 177`
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Select **"Running Matches"**
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Choose an active betting session from the list
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Select which option/team you want to bet on
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Confirm your bet (10x ![](/files/ZVN17WZzeWlA7V5FQUjF) Uber Coin per bet)
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## Reading the Match List

When you open **Running Matches**, each match is listed with the two sides (for example `USA vs Australia`) followed by a **countdown timer** in green:

```
USA vs Australia (11;10;00)
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That timer is the **time left before betting closes**, shown as **hours ; minutes ; seconds**. So `(11;10;00)` means **11 hours, 10 minutes, 0 seconds** remain to place your bet.

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* The numbers are separated by **semicolons** (`;`), not colons — so `11;10;00` reads as "11h 10m 00s left."
* For **FIFA matches**, the countdown runs down to **kick-off** — when it reaches zero the match shows **`Closed`** (in red) and you can no longer bet.
* Place your bets while the timer is still green!
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## Payout System

The most important thing to understand: **if you win, you always get every Uber Coin you bet back.** The losing side is where the prize money comes from — and the server takes a cut of that losing pool before it's shared out.

| Description            |        Rate        |
| ---------------------- | :----------------: |
| Distributed to Winners | 50% of losing pool |
| House Edge (Server)    | 50% of losing pool |

* Your **original bet is always returned** to you when you win
* The **prize pool is only the coins from the losing side** — winners' stakes are never taken
* The server keeps **half of the losing pool** as the house cut; the other half is split among the winners
* Winnings are shared **proportionally by how many bets you placed** on the winning side

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**Recent update:** the house edge was increased — the server now keeps **50%** of the losing pool (it used to keep 30%). So winners split a smaller share of the losers' coins than before, but still never lose their own stake when they win.
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<summary>Example Calculation</summary>

**Scenario:**

* Losing side: 10 losing bets = a 100 Uber Coin losing pool
* Winning side: 5 winning bets
* The server keeps 50% (50 coins); the other **50 Uber Coins** are split among the winners

**If you placed 1 winning bet:**

* Share of the prize: 50 ÷ 5 = **10 Uber Coins profit**
* Plus your original **10 Uber Coins** stake returned
* **Total received: 20 Uber Coins**

The 50 coins the server kept are removed from the economy as the house edge.

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### "If I bet 10 and win, do I get 10 or 5?" 🤔

This trips a lot of people up, so to be crystal clear: **you always get your full 10 Uber stake back when you win.** The 50% house cut comes *only* out of the **losing side's** coins — never out of your own bet.

What you actually receive depends on whether anyone bet against you:

* **Nobody bet on the other side?** There's no losing pool to share, so you just get your **10 Ubers back** — break even, no profit.
* **Someone bet on the losing side?** You get your **10 Ubers back, plus** a share of half the losing pool on top.

| Your bet |   Coins on the losing side   | You receive | Profit |
| :------: | :--------------------------: | :---------: | :----: |
|    10    |               0              |    **10**   |    0   |
|    10    |              10              |    **15**   |   +5   |
|    10    | 100 (you're the only winner) |    **60**   |   +50  |

### How the number of winners changes your share

The winners' half of the losing pool is **split evenly among everyone who bet on the winning side** — so the more people pick the winning team, the smaller each person's slice (you still always keep your own 10 stake).

The table below assumes a **100‑coin losing pool** (so **50 coins** go to the winners) and everyone placed **1 bet of 10**:

| Losing pool | Winners' share (50%) | Number of winners | Profit each | You receive |
| :---------: | :------------------: | :---------------: | :---------: | :---------: |
|     100     |          50          |         1         |    **50**   |      60     |
|     100     |          50          |         2         |    **25**   |      35     |
|     100     |          50          |         5         |    **10**   |      20     |
|     100     |          50          |         10        |    **5**    |      15     |

> **Formula:** `profit per bet = (losing pool ÷ 2) ÷ number of winning bets`, and `you receive = your 10 stake + profit`.

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**Bottom line:** winning never costs you coins. You'll always get at least your stake back. Your winnings go **up** the more coins are on the losing side, and **down** the more people share the winning side.
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## Claiming Your Winnings

Rewards aren't handed out automatically — you collect them yourself from the NPC whenever you're ready.

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Once a match finishes and a winner is declared, a server-wide announcement goes out.
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Talk to the **ZenyBets** NPC at `@warp prontera 167 177`.
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Select **"Claim Rewards"**.
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Collect your ![](/files/ZVN17WZzeWlA7V5FQUjF) Uber Coins — your returned stake plus your share of the winnings.
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* Rewards stay safely waiting for you, so there's no rush — but you **must** claim them manually; they won't appear in your inventory on their own.
* Make sure you have **enough free weight** before claiming, or the NPC will ask you to come back lighter.
* If a match is **cancelled**, your bet comes back instead — grab it from the **Claim Refunds** option.
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## Betting Limits

Sessions may have configurable limits set by GMs:

| Limit Type                | Description                                       |
| ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| **Max votes per account** | How many bets you can place total per session     |
| **Max votes per option**  | How many bets can be placed on one team/option    |
| **Time limit**            | Betting closes after a set duration (max 8 hours) |

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## Tips

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**Betting Tips:**

* Check the betting deadline before placing bets - once closed, you cannot bet
* You can place multiple bets if the session limits allow
* Bets cannot be cancelled once placed
* Rewards and refunds must be claimed manually from the NPC
* Use "Top Betters" menu to track the betting pool
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## Anti-Cheat Protection

* Gepard/Unique ID validation may limit bets per PC
* Account-based bet limits prevent abuse
* All bets are logged for transparency

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## Announcements

You won't miss an open match — the server keeps reminding everyone while betting is live:

* A **server-wide announcement** goes out the moment a session opens, with the match name and closing time
* An **hourly reminder** lists every open match and how long is left to bet on it
* The same open-match reminders are also posted to the server's **Discord** betting channel, so you can keep an eye on matches even when you're offline
* Manually-run matches also get an extra reminder every 30 minutes while betting is open
* A **winner announcement** is broadcast to everyone when the match concludes

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Because reminders are pulled live from the match list, this also covers matches set up through the website — not just ones a GM starts in-game.
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## Common Events for Betting

Betting sessions are typically created for:

* Real-world **FIFA futbol/soccer matches** (closes at kick-off!)
* PvP tournaments
* Guild vs Guild matches
* Team arena competitions
* Special server events
* WoE practice matches