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Getting Started

What is Stake.Football?
Peer-to-peer football sportsbook. A user (“book creator”) posts a private 1X2 market (Home/Draw/Away). Friends join with a link, place bets within posted limits, and the book creator settles after the match.
How do invites work?
Share your private link, e.g. https://stake.football/bookie/?join=CODE. Bets can be placed until 60s before kickoff.
What does 1X2 mean?
1 = Home win, X = Draw, 2 = Away win. Odds are decimal.

Key Terms

What is a “Book”?
A private market for a single match with its own odds and limits.
What are “Limits”?
Minimum and maximum stake per bet defined by the book creator.
What is “Kickoff”?
Match start time. Entered in local time, stored in UTC, displayed per-device in local time.
What is the “Rake”?
1% of each wager goes to the platform.

Players (Bettors)

How do I place a bet?
Open the invite link, review teams/odds/limits/kickoff, pick 1/X/2, enter your amount, confirm. Bets are blocked in the last 60s before kickoff and after kickoff.
How is my potential payout calculated?
Potential Payout = Stake × Odds.
How is Player P/L computed?
  • Win: Payout − Stake
  • Loss: −Stake
  • Void: 0
When do I see results?
After the owner settles. Your bet shows WON / LOST / VOID and your wallet updates automatically.

Book Creators (Owners)

How do I create a book?
Go to Create / Join Football Book. Enter League, Home, Away, Kickoff (future, local date & time), Odds (1/X/2), Min/Max stake, then click Create Book.
What are my restrictions while the book is open?
  • You cannot bet on your own book.
  • You cannot close the book if any bets exist.
  • Bettors can place bets until T−60s.
How do I settle a book?
At/after kickoff, betting closes. When ready, choose the result (Home / Draw / Away / Void) and click Settle.

Owner Funds & Liability

What funds are locked when players bet?
On each player bet, your wallet locks worst-case liability (potential win − stake + rake).
What happens on settlement?
  • If player wins: your wallet pays player profit and 1% rake; locks release.
  • If player loses: you keep stake minus 1% rake; locks release.
  • If void: both sides’ locks release; no P/L.
How is Owner P/L per bet computed?
  • Player win: −(Payout − Stake + Rake)
  • Player loss: Stake − Rake
  • Void: 0

Timing & Time Zones

Why do devices show different times?
Kickoff is entered in local time, stored in UTC, and displayed in each client’s local time.
When are bets blocked?
Server-side enforcement blocks bets ≤60 seconds before kickoff and after kickoff.

Odds & Limits

Do you cap odds?
Yes, decimal odds with a sensible cap (e.g., max 20.00).
What rules apply to limits?
Min/Max stake must be positive; Max ≥ Min. Rake is 1% of the wager.

Wallet & Settlements

When are locks applied?
At placement (player stake; owner liability).
When do credits/debits occur?
On settlement. Rake is credited to the platform.
Can I view my bet history?
Yes. Players see their full history; owners see book records and total P/L.

Voids & Disputes

When should I use “Void”?
If a match is cancelled/abandoned. All locks release; no P/L.
Are settled results final?
Yes. Once a book is settled, results are final.

Safety Rules (Enforced)

Which rules are enforced by the system?
  • Owner cannot bet on own book.
  • Bets blocked ≤60s before kickoff and after kickoff.
  • Owner cannot close a book if any bets were placed.
  • UI mirrors these rules; server enforces them.

Quick FAQ

How do I invite friends?
Share https://stake.football/bookie/?join=CODE or use the Copy Link button.
When can I settle?
At/after kickoff (typically 90 minutes – 4 hours from start).
Why can’t I bet right before kickoff?
Bets are disabled in the final 60 seconds to prevent last-second abuse.
Why does kickoff time look different on devices?
Each device shows kickoff in local time; enforcement uses the server’s UTC clock.