‘Cash Out’ allows punters to secure a profit before the outcome of an event is decided. For example, say you’d placed a £10 bet on Tottenham to beat Arsenal at odds of 2/1. In the 88th minute, Tottenham are leading by a goal to nil, but Arsenal are knocking on the door, leaving you with doubts about Spurs’ ability to hold on. At this stage, you can take advantage of the 'cash out' option. You decide to take the offer and secure the profit. It’s not quite what you’d get in the event of a Tottenham win at full time, but by cashing out, you’ve avoided a tense finale. If Arsenal go on to equalise moments later, then this means that had you not cashed out you’d be left with nothing but a losing bet. ‘Cash Out’ essentially offers punters the chance to win before the event is finished, thus avoiding last-minute heartbreak.