How to Play on Laser247: Your First Bet, Step by Step
You have your ID and you are logged in. Now what? This walkthrough follows the order most new users actually need: checking the wallet, finding a match, placing a back bet, placing a lay bet, understanding exposure, reading your history, cashing out and withdrawing.
Menus can shift slightly between the mobile and desktop views, and the layout gets updated from time to time. If a button is not where we describe it, message us and we will point you to it.
Steps 1–3: Check your wallet and find a match
Look at your balance
The top bar shows two figures: your balance and your exposure. Balance is the money available to bet. Exposure is money currently held against open bets. On a fresh account exposure should read zero.
Open the cricket section
Tap Cricket in the sports menu. Live matches sit at the top with an in-play marker, followed by upcoming fixtures sorted by start time.
Open a match
Tap the fixture name. You will see match odds first, then bookmaker, then fancy/session markets further down the page.
If your balance shows zero after a deposit, give it 15 minutes, then send us the payment screenshot. Deposit methods and timings are on the payments page.
Step 4: Place a back bet
Backing means betting that a team will win. Back prices are the blue boxes.
- In the match odds market, tap the blue price next to the team you think will win, for example 1.90.
- A bet slip opens with the odds already filled in. You can raise the odds if you only want to be matched at a better price.
- Enter your stake, say ₹200. The slip shows your potential profit: ₹180 at 1.90.
- Check the team name and the odds once more, then tap Place Bet.
- If someone has already offered that price, the bet is matched instantly. If not, it waits as unmatched until the price is taken or you cancel it.
Step 5: Place a lay bet
Laying means betting that a team will not win. Lay prices are the pink boxes, next to the blue ones.
- Tap the pink price for the team you think will lose, for example 2.10.
- Enter the lay stake, say ₹200. This is the amount you win if that team loses.
- Read the liability line: ₹200 × (2.10 − 1) = ₹220. That is what you pay if the team wins.
- Tap Place Bet. Once matched, the ₹220 liability moves from balance into exposure.
If the arithmetic is new to you, the odds and liability basics explain it from the start with more examples.
Step 6: Understand exposure
Exposure is the worst-case loss across all your open bets in a market, held aside so you cannot bet money you might owe. It confuses almost everyone at first.
| Your open bets | Exposure shown | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Back Team A ₹200 at 1.90 | ₹200 | Your stake is the most you can lose |
| Lay Team B ₹200 at 2.10 | ₹220 | Liability if Team B wins |
| Back Team A ₹200 and lay Team A ₹200 at a lower price | Reduced or zero | The bets offset each other |
Exposure is released the moment a market settles. Your balance then updates with any profit, or the held amount is used to cover the loss. If exposure looks stuck after a match has finished, the market may still be awaiting settlement; settlement on sessions can take a few minutes after the over is complete.
Steps 7–8: Bet history, P&L and cashing out
Bet history and P&L
Open the account menu and choose My Bets or Bet History for every placed, matched, unmatched and settled bet. The Profit & Loss report groups results by date and by market. Check it weekly; it shows the true picture faster than memory does.
Cashing out a position
Where a cash-out button appears beside a market, it places an opposite bet at the current price to lock in a profit or cut a loss. You can do the same by hand: if you backed, lay the same team. The IPL guide has a full hedging example.
Unmatched bets also appear in history. Cancel any you no longer want before the market moves away from them, or they may get matched later at a price you have forgotten about.
Step 9: Withdraw and secure your account
- Request a withdrawal. Make sure exposure is zero on the amount you want, then send us the amount and the bank or UPI details in the same name as the ID holder. We confirm and process it; timings depend on your bank.
- Check bonus terms first. If you took a bonus, turnover may need to be completed before withdrawing. The bonus page explains how turnover works.
- Change your password. Go to the account or settings menu, choose Change Password, enter the old one and a new one with letters and numbers. Do this on first login and every few months.
- Adjust stake buttons and odds settings. In settings you can edit quick-stake amounts and, on some views, choose whether to accept better odds automatically.
- Log out on shared phones. Never save your password in a browser that other people use.
How to play on Laser247: FAQ
What is the difference between balance and exposure?
Balance is money you can use for new bets. Exposure is money held against your open bets, equal to the worst case across them. It is released when the market settles.
Why is my bet showing as unmatched?
Nobody has taken the other side at your price yet. You can wait, cancel it, or edit it to the price currently on offer.
How do I cancel a bet?
Only unmatched bets can be cancelled, from the open bets panel or bet history. Matched bets stay until settlement, but you can hedge them with an opposite bet.
How do I withdraw my winnings?
Clear any exposure on the funds, then message us with the amount and bank or UPI details in the account holder's name. We process it and share confirmation.
How do I change my password?
Open the account or settings menu, choose Change Password, enter your current password and a new strong one. If you are locked out, contact us from your registered mobile number.
Can I practise without real money?
There is no practice mode on the exchange. The safest way to learn is to watch a few matches and then place very small bets.
Before you place real bets
Every bet carries a real chance of loss, and new users tend to bet too often and too big. Start small, set a budget for the week, and stop if you find yourself chasing. Our responsible gaming page explains self-exclusion and lists free helplines.
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