Ayght is a new kind of sports platform where every game becomes a market. Buy a contract on your favorite team, watch its value move with the odds, and trade it back to other users — or hold it through to the final whistle.
What is Ayght, in plain English?
If you’ve ever placed a bet on a game, Ayght will feel familiar. If you’ve ever traded a stock, parts of it will feel familiar too.
On Ayght, every game is a market. You can buy a call contract on the team you think will win, or a put contract on the team you think will lose. Each contract has a price — set by the live odds — and a payout you’d receive if your side ends up right.
The twist: you don’t have to hold your contract until the game ends. As odds shift through the week, the value of your contract shifts too. You can sell it back to the market and lock in your gains (or cut your losses) at any time before the game starts.
You can also trade contracts peer-to-peer on the Exchange — list yours for sale, browse what others are offering, set your own ask price. It’s the Ayght version of a stock exchange, just for sports.
How it works — four steps from signup to settlement
Pick a game or tournament
Browse upcoming events across NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS, NCAAF, and PGA tournaments. Or dive into season-long markets like the Stanley Cup or Super Bowl winner.
Buy a call or put contract
Call contracts pay out if your team wins. Put contracts pay out if your team loses. Each contract’s cost and payout is set by the live betting odds.
Trade as odds change
As bookmakers update their odds in the days leading up to the event, the value of every contract changes. Sell back to the market or list it on the Exchange.
Settlement on game day
When the game finishes, contracts settle automatically. Winners receive their full payout. Losing contracts close out. Your balance updates in real time.
Call contracts — bet your team to win
A call contract is exactly what it sounds like: a contract that pays out if your team wins. Buy a call on the Lakers, and if the Lakers win, you collect the payout. If they lose, the contract closes worthless.
The price you pay depends on the odds. Favorites cost more for less payout. Underdogs cost less for a bigger payout. Each call is sold in $5 units, so you can buy as many or as few as you want.
Try the calculator
Type in any odds to see what a call contract would cost and pay out.
Numbers shown are illustrative. Real contracts use live bookmaker-averaged odds at the time of purchase.
Put contracts — bet your team to lose
A put contract is the inverse: you profit when a specific team loses. This is useful when you’re confident a team won’t win — maybe they’re missing their star player, or playing on the road against a strong opponent.
Put contracts have a fixed $5 base value that scales with the odds. Buy a put on the underdog, and if the underdog loses, your put pays the full payout. If they win, your put closes worthless.
Puts give you a way to play games from both sides. The same matchup can have callers betting one team and putters betting the other — both can be right depending on the outcome.
Try the put calculator
Put contracts have a fixed $5 base value, multiplied by the odds-driven payout ratio.
You don’t have to wait for the whistle
Odds move constantly. An injury report, a starting lineup change, a weather report — bookmakers react, and every contract on Ayght revalues in real time. That means you can lock in a profit without ever seeing the game end.
A worked example
You buy a call on the underdog Heat at +180.
- Units purchased: 10
- Cost per unit: $5.00
- Total paid: $50.00
- Payout if Heat win: $140.00
Odds shift dramatically. Heat are now favorites at -120.
- Contract value now: $75.00
- Unrealized gain: +$25.00 (+50%)
- Sell now and lock it in? Your choice.
Sell now: $25 in your pocket, game hasn’t even tipped off. Or hold for the full $140 payout — but the Heat have to actually win.
The Exchange — trade contracts peer-to-peer
Beyond buying and selling against the platform, Ayght has an Exchange — a peer-to-peer marketplace where users list their own contracts at any price they choose. Set your ask, watch the market, find buyers.
Maybe you bought a call on the Cowboys when they were +150, and they’re now favorites at -200 after a hot streak. The market would buy your contract back at one price — but maybe another user is willing to pay more.
On the Exchange, you can list your contract at any ask price. Another user browsing for contracts on that team can buy it directly from you. The platform takes a small transaction fee; the rest is yours.
Same goes for puts: if you’re holding a put that’s gained value because your team is struggling, list it on the Exchange and let other users price-shop.
The Exchange is what makes Ayght different from a regular sportsbook. You’re not just betting against the house. You’re trading with other users in an active market.
What happens when the game ends?
When the final whistle blows, settlement happens automatically. There are three possible outcomes for any contract you’re still holding:
Your side wins
You receive the full contract payout, minus a small platform fee. Cash hits your balance immediately. You can withdraw it, hold it, or use it for the next contract.
Your side loses
The contract closes worthless. You don’t lose more than what you paid — there are no surprise charges, no margin calls, no debt. The most you can lose is what you put in.
You already sold it
If you sold your contract on the Exchange or back to the market before the game, you’ve already taken your profit (or loss). No settlement happens for you — the new owner gets the payout.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ayght the same as a sportsbook?
Not quite. A traditional sportsbook acts as the counterparty to every bet you place. On Ayght, contracts have prices that change with the odds, you can sell before the game ends, and you can trade with other users on the Exchange. It’s closer to a stock market for sports outcomes than a betting parlor.
Can I lose more than I put in?
No. Every contract has a fixed cost when you buy it. That’s the maximum amount you can lose on that contract. There are no margin calls, no debt obligations, no surprise charges.
How do I make money without the team winning?
As bookmaker odds shift through the week, the value of your contract changes. If the odds move in your team’s favor (e.g., an injury to the opponent, a coaching change, weather news), your call contract gains value. You can sell it back to the market or list it on the Exchange and collect your profit — even though the game hasn’t been played yet.
What’s the difference between buying a call and just betting on the moneyline?
Functionally, a call held to settlement is similar to a moneyline bet — both pay out if your team wins. The big difference is what you can do before settlement. A moneyline bet is locked until the game ends. A call contract can be sold, traded, or held. That flexibility is the whole point.
What are tournament outright contracts?
Beyond individual games, Ayght offers contracts on full-season and tournament outcomes — like buying a call on the Lakers to win the NBA Championship, or a put on Scottie Scheffler to NOT win the Masters. Outright contracts work the same way as game contracts: they have a price, a payout, and can be sold or traded any time before the tournament ends.
What sports can I trade contracts on?
Currently: NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS, NCAA Football, and PGA Tour golf. Both individual game contracts and tournament/season outright contracts are available across these leagues, with more to come.
What fees does Ayght charge?
Two small fees. A settlement fee is taken from winning payouts (usually 5%). A transaction fee applies when you sell a contract back to the market or trade on the Exchange. The fee structure is shown clearly before any purchase or sale — no hidden charges.
Is Ayght available everywhere?
Availability depends on where you live. Ayght operates within the legal framework of the jurisdictions it serves. Check the signup page for your state’s eligibility, or contact us if you have specific questions about access.
Trade responsibly. Contracts on Ayght carry the risk of total loss. Only commit money you can afford to lose. If sports trading is causing you stress or financial hardship, help is available.