FC Plus
Traditional betting platforms are built around open markets, fluctuating odds, and user-driven decisions.
FC+ takes a more controlled approach. Matches are curated, outcomes are structured, and the platform manages how risk is exposed rather than leaving it entirely to the market.
The challenge was to design a betting experience that still feels fast, intuitive, and trustworthy while operating within these constraints.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Designing a controlled betting system for curated soccer picks
FC+ was designed as a controlled betting environment where users engage with a curated set of matches rather than an open market.
Unlike traditional sportsbooks, users cannot bet on live matches and are limited to pre-selected fixtures, allowing the platform to manage exposure and reduce risk.
The challenge was to create a seamless betting experience within these constraints — balancing clarity, speed, and trust while guiding users through a structured flow from discovery to bet placement.
PROJECT
JokerPlus
ROLE
Product Designer
TIMELINE
1 Month
THE CHALLENGE
Designing within a controlled betting system introduced a set of constraints that directly shaped the product experience.
01
Controlled odds and outcomes
The system removes live market dynamics, requiring the interface to establish clarity and trust without relying on real-time pricing behaviour.
02
No live betting interaction
Live matches are restricted to a view-only state, breaking expected betting behaviour and requiring clear communication of system boundaries.
03
Dynamic bet construction under constraint
The betslip must manage multiple selections, real-time updates, and validation while actively preventing invalid or high-risk combinations.
CORE INSIGHT
In a controlled system, clarity replaces choice as the primary driver of trust.
SYSTEM STRUCTURE
The product is structured as a controlled flow from match discovery to bet placement, with each layer designed to guide decisions within system constraints.
01
Match discovery
Users browse a curated set of upcoming matches, removing the complexity of an open betting market and focusing attention on selected opportunities.
02
Live Matches
Live matches are presented in a view-only state, allowing users to track activity without introducing real-time betting interactions.
03
Bet Construction
Selections are added to a persistent betslip, where odds, stake, and potential return are calculated in real time.
04
Match Detail
The bet inner provides structured betting options across a limited set of markets, focusing user attention and reducing decision complexity.
DESIGNING THE BETSLIP
The betslip is where selection becomes decision.
As users add selections, the betslip becomes the central interaction layer where odds, stake, and potential return are consolidated in real time.
Within a constrained system, this layer must prioritise clarity above all else, ensuring users always understand what they are selecting, how it behaves, and what outcome to expect before placing a bet.
DESIGNING THE BETSLIP
Interaction Considerations
01
Managing Multiple Selections
Selections are stacked within a single betslip, requiring clear grouping and hierarchy to maintain readability as complexity increases.
02
Real-Time Feedback
Odds, stake, and potential return update instantly, reducing uncertainty and reinforcing user confidence before placement.
03
Operating Within Constraints
Without parlay behaviour, selections are structured as individual bets while maintaining a unified interaction model.
RESULT
A structured system built for clarity and control
The final system delivers a structured betting experience that balances user clarity with platform control.
By constraining available markets and guiding interactions through a unified betslip, the product reduces complexity while maintaining a familiar and intuitive flow
01
Reduced decision complexity through constrained market selection
02
Clear, real-time feedback during bet construction
03
Scalable system structure for future expansion
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UPDATED NOV 2025
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DESIGNED & BUILT BY HARRY MAHER