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🚨 What Does the "Danger" Status of My Bet Mean?

“Danger” means your live bet is on hold due to a risky in-game event like VAR or a penalty. It’s pending until play resumes or is resolved.

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Written by Viktor V
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Understanding the "Danger Zone" on Sportmarket

Placing a live bet and suddenly seeing a red "Danger" status?
Don’t panic - this just means your bet has entered the danger zone, a temporary hold during live play.


⚠️ What Is the Danger Zone?

The Danger Zone status appears during live betting when the system detects a potentially game-changing moment.

This can include:

  • 🟥 Red or yellow cards

  • ⚽ Penalty kicks

  • 🤕 Injuries

  • 🧐 VAR reviews

  • 🎯 Dangerous free kicks

During this time, your bet is paused and marked as pending, because the outcome could be directly influenced by what’s happening on the field.


⏳ What Happens to My Bet?

Once in the danger zone, one of two things will happen:

  1. Game resumes normally → Your bet is accepted and processed as usual.

  2. Significant event occurs (like a goal or red card) → Your bet is not accepted and funds are returned.


🕐 How Long Does It Last?

The danger zone usually lasts just a few minutes.
We recommend waiting about 5 minutes and refreshing the page to check the status.

If it stays in “Danger” for more than 10 minutes, feel free to contact us via:

We’ll check things for you right away.


🧠 Why Does It Happen?

If you notice this happening often, it’s likely because your bets are placed during high-risk moments; like just before a corner, free kick, or penalty.
These are moments where the game could quickly swing, so bookmakers pause to protect fairness and integrity.


Need help or still unsure? We’re just a message away. 😊

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