Calculate Dutching
Split stakes across selections for an identical return on any winner.
How to Use This Calculator
- Set your total stake amount
- Enter the odds for each selection you want to dutch
- Add more selections as needed (up to 10)
- See the optimal stake per selection that levels out your returns
- Check the profit and ROI on your dutching play
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 where you back several selections in the same event at different stakes, sized so you collect the same return whichever one comes in. The name traces back to Dutch Schultz, who made the technique famous.
How does dutching differ from arbitrage?
With dutching, you back multiple selections at the same bookmaker within the same market (say, two horses in one race). Arbitrage means covering every outcome across different bookmakers. Dutching isn’t a guaranteed profit — it all hinges on the odds working in your favor.
When is dutching the right move?
Dutching shines when you reckon several selections could win but can’t pin down which. Rather than committing to one, you spread across a few and still cash if any of them lands.
Can dutching actually turn a profit?
Yes — when the combined implied probability of your selections comes in under 100% (the dutching book is below 100%), you profit no matter which selection wins. The lower that combined percentage, the bigger the payday.