Does Size of a Lay Bet Matter?

[Mike_25]

Does betting big on the lay side significantly impact the odds that bookmakers show for other customers? I think size of lay bets absolutely plays a role in odds movements, especially for events with limited liquidity like some soccer leagues. The bigger your lay stake, the more incentives bookies have to shade offered odds lower after you place your bet. However, for more liquid events like major football leagues, I believe lay bet size has a comparatively smaller impact on odds. What's been your experience here, especially for any niche sport markets?

 

[Hasan77]

Yes, the size of a lay bet does matter. In the context of betting, a lay bet is a type of wager where you act as the bookmaker, offering odds to other bettors. Essentially, you are betting that a particular outcome will not happen. The size of your lay bet determines the potential liability or payout you may face.

When you place a lay bet, you are effectively taking on the role of the bookmaker and accepting bets from other individuals who believe the outcome will occur. If the outcome happens, you will need to pay out