Dutching Betting Tool
Distribute stakes across selections in one market for an identical return on any winner.
How to Use This Calculator
- State the total amount you intend to stake
- Enter the odds attached to each selection you wish to dutch
- Append further selections as required, up to a ceiling of 10
- The tool returns the ideal stake for each selection so that every outcome yields the same return
- Review the profit and ROI your dutching strategy produces
Formula
Individual Stake = Total Stake × (1 / Odds_i) / Sum of (1 / Odds_j)
Equal Return = Total Stake / Sum of (1 / Odds_j)
Profit = Equal Return - Total Stake
ROI = (Profit / Total Stake) × 100%
Frequently Asked Questions
What does dutching mean in betting?
Dutching is a strategy in which you back several selections within a single event using differing stakes, worked out so that your return is identical whichever selection prevails. The name honours Dutch Schultz, who brought the technique to prominence.
How does dutching differ from arbitrage?
Dutching means backing several selections with one bookmaker inside the same market, such as two horses in a single race. Arbitrage means backing every outcome across separate bookmakers. Dutching offers no guarantee of profit; that hinges on the odds proving favourable.
When is dutching the right approach?
Dutching comes into its own when you believe several selections stand a chance of winning yet cannot pin down which. Rather than settle on one, you back a number of them and collect a return should any of them come in.
Can dutching turn a profit?
It can. Where the combined implied probability of your selections falls below 100% (that is, the dutching book sits under 100%), you secure a profit no matter which selection wins. The lower that combined percentage, the greater the profit.