I was looking pensively at my watch as sweat trickled down my face. The highly anticipated match between two titans, Chelsea and Manchester City was almost drawing to a close and as the time ticked away, so was my heart pounding.
To tell you the truth, at the moment, I began doubting my day’s decision, particularly the most recent one which involved asking my girlfriend to come over, just after I had placed a multi-bet.
As I was contemplating, my mind drifted to the big Premier League match that was now unfolding.
What a way to spend my weekend, everything that makes me tick there for me to devour. The stadium lights, the roar of the crowd, that angelic feeling that takes you to the heavens when you get to cheer your favorite team and get to have that thought that everything is right with the world.
The icing on the cake? My four-game multi-bet where the odds were slightly in my favour as three of the games went according to my prediction. In the final game, the blues were up 1-0 and Man City was in desperate pursuit of the equaliser.
As the game proceeded, I decided to check on my neighbor, a loud Man City fan for some banter.
On picking up the phone, I found over ten missed calls from my girlfriend Cate!
Wawawa, I’m in trouble, I said to myself.
She was supposed to come over for lunch but I was too distracted to notice she was desperately trying to call me so I quickly muted the television and prepared myself for a peace process.
Aki pole babe
I slept off ata I didn't hear any of your calls
She had been stuck at the gate of our apartments for close to thirty minutes and was angrily walking back to the stage when I called her.
I called Kang’ethe - my Nduthi guy - and asked him to quickly facilitate the return of my treasured guest.
Now, we had to get something to eat and drink so I rushed to the store mart for the provisions.
As I left the cashier’s counter, I saw Kang’ethe and my person arriving at the gate of my apartment and I could not help but get some motivation.
The bet was dependent on Thomas Tuchel’s squad clinching a victory but one magical moment from De Bruyne could end my hopes.
Can Man City equalise or maybe secure a second goal to win the game? What are the odds? I kept asking myself. I called my friend and sports maestro Titus for some thoughts on the game.
“Hii game unaiona aje Titus” I asked.
“Nko tense sana kuna vile Man City wanacome back,” he retorted.
Caught between a rock and a hard place, he guided me on an innovative feature introduced by Betika - allowing cashouts to mitigate losses or lock profits.
On the Betika site, cashout can be found under the “My Bets” tab. I saw the actual amount I stood to earn at that point.
Why not? I proceeded to cash out, 15 minutes to the end of the game. The game ultimately ended in a 1-1 draw.
Betika has introduced the cash out feature that is set to transform the betting space for all punters. The feature allows one to withdraw their winnings before the end of a game or an event.
This means that one can make a profit depending on the actual odds at the time you decide to cash out. The game-changing deal is available on selected events, fixtures on both pre-matches and live bets, on single and multiple bets.
Worried about the amount you have placed on a bet? No need as Betika ensures that any stake amount can qualify for a cash out.
Further, the feature allows you to cancel your bet minutes before kick-off and receive a portion of your bet back in case you change your mind.
The feature is also available on online channels whether mobile apps, browsers, and desktop.
It is however good to note that the amount you will be offered will be based on the actual odds at the time you chose to look for a Cash Out offer. The amount on offer will never be more than the total potential win of the bet slip.
I used my cash out winnings to treat my girlfriend.
So what are you waiting for? Head over to the Betika website and start cashing out!