# What if my bet loses?

#### If your prediction is wrong

When a market settles and your chosen outcome is incorrect, the amount you bet is **lost to the winning side** just like any other prediction market. Your funds are distributed automatically to the winners through the smart contract.


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://polypill.gitbook.io/polypill/faqs/what-if-my-bet-loses.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.