What is a dead heat reduction? (CA)

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Dead heat reduction rules:

1. In the event a bet sees two or more competitors tied for the same winning position (according to the terms of the bet), the “dead heat reduction (“DHR”) rules” apply.
2. A “dead heat reduction” is calculated by dividing the odds proportionally among the number of winners for a particular position (i.e. finishing place) in the event. For example, in a two-way tie aka ‘dead heat’, your return would be half of what was originally projected in the bet slip at the time of bet placement.
   1. You bet $50 on a golfer to have the best score among a group of 3 at +150 (2.5) odds.
   2. The event ends with two golfers tying for the best score in the group.
   3. 2.5 (original odds) ÷ 2 (number of participants who tied) = 1.25 (DHR odds)
   4. $50 x 1.25 = $62.50 payout
1. Example (note: all calculations are using decimal odds):
3. A “dead heat reduction” involving a bet with more than one finishing position (e.g. Top 10) is calculated as follows:
   1. You bet $50 on a golfer to place in the Top 10 at +200 (3.0) odds.
   2. The event ends with the golfer tying for 8th place with 5 other golfers.
   3. 6 (tied participants) ÷ 3 (8th, 9th & 10th)) = 2.0
   4. 3.0 (original odds) ÷ 2.0 (new odds) = 1.5 (DHR odds)
   5. $50 x 1.5 = $75 payout
1. Divide the number of participants who tied by the number of remaining finishing positions.
2. Divide your original odds by the result of the calculation immediately above to find the new odds.
3. Example (note: all calculations should use decimal odds):