Calculate a DSA
Double Stakes About: a conditional any-to-come bet on two picks.
How to Use This Calculator
- Set your unit stake
- Enter odds for both selections
- Tag each selection as won, lost, or void
- See the return on each part plus your total profit
Formula
DSA Part 1 (A→B): Stake on A. If A wins, 2× unit stake goes on B from the returns.
- A loses: return = 0
- A wins, B loses: return = (A_odds - 2) × stake
- A wins, B wins: return = (A_odds - 2) × stake + B_odds × 2 × stake
DSA Part 2 (B→A): Same logic reversed.
Total cost: 2 × unit stake
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Double Stakes About bet?
A Double Stakes About (DSA) is a conditional any-to-come (ATC) bet linking two selections. If the first one wins, double the original unit stake is rolled onto the second from the returns — and the same works in reverse. It costs 2 units total.
What sets DSA apart from SSA?
With an SSA, a winning first bet sends one unit stake onto the second selection. A DSA sends double the unit stake instead. That means bigger potential returns, but also more risk, since you’re committing more of the first bet’s winnings.
Can a DSA lose even when one selection wins?
Yes. If the first selection lands at low odds (under 2.00 decimal), the returns may not fully fund the double stake on the second selection. Should that second selection then lose, the return on that part can come out negative.
When is a DSA the better call over an SSA?
Reach for a DSA when you’re highly confident in both selections and want to push returns as far as they’ll go. Doubling the stake on the conditional leg amplifies both the upside and the downside compared to an SSA.