Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

in-play

adjective
/ɪn pleɪ/
Definition
In-play refers to a situation where a game, match, or event is currently underway and ongoing.
Examples
  • The in-play odds for the football match changed as the game progressed.
  • In-play betting allows you to wager on events that are currently happening.
  • He decided to place an in-play bet during the second half of the tennis match.
Meaning
The term is commonly used in sports betting and gaming to describe bets that can be made while the event is happening rather than before it starts.
Synonyms
  • Live
  • Ongoing
  • Current