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Dutching Calculator 2026

Calculate optimal stakes for multiple selections to guarantee equal profit regardless of which bet wins

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Developed by Evgeniy Volkov

Total Stake

Selections

1
2
Combined Probability 58.33%

Profitable! Combined prob < 100%

Quick Examples

Stake Distribution

Guaranteed Return

$171.43

Profit+$71.43

Stake per Selection

1Selection 1

$57.14

Returns $171.43

2Selection 2

$42.86

Returns $171.43

Total Stake$100.00
ROI+71.43%

Dutching Formulas

The mathematics behind equal-profit stake distribution

Individual Stake

Stake_i = TotalStake × (1/Odds_i) / Sum(1/Odds)

For $100 total: Stake = 100 × (1/3.0) / 0.583 = $57.14

Guaranteed Profit

Profit = TotalStake × (1/CombinedProb - 1)

100 × (1/0.583 - 1) = $71.53 profit

Combined Probability

CombinedProb = Sum(1/Odds_i)

1/3.0 + 1/4.0 = 33.3% + 25% = 58.3%

Return per Selection

Return = Stake_i × Odds_i

$57.14 × 3.0 = $171.43

How Dutching Works

Select Multiple Outcomes

Choose two or more selections you want to back in the same event. Dutching works best when you believe multiple outcomes have good chances.

Enter Odds for Each

Input the decimal odds offered by your bookmaker for each selection. The calculator uses these to determine optimal stake distribution.

Get Equal Profit Stakes

The calculator distributes your total stake so that you win the same amount regardless of which selection wins. Higher odds selections get smaller stakes.

Place Your Bets

Follow the calculated stakes exactly. If any of your selections wins, you receive the same guaranteed return.

Pro Tips for Dutching

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Shop for Best Odds

Use odds comparison sites to find the best price for each selection. Even small odds improvements significantly boost your profit margin.

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Watch the Combined Probability

Keep combined probability as low as possible. Under 100% guarantees profit; 100-105% is acceptable; over 105% means you're likely losing to the margin.

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Consider Expected Value

Don't just dutch blindly. Analyze if your selections truly have better chances than the odds suggest. Dutching bad value bets just spreads the loss.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Dutching is a betting strategy where you back multiple selections in the same event and distribute your stakes so that you win the same profit regardless of which selection wins. It's named after Dutch bookmaker Arthur Schultz who popularized the technique.
Use dutching when you believe multiple outcomes have a good chance of winning but can't decide which one. It's popular in horse racing where you might fancy several horses, or in football where you want to back both Home Win and Draw.
You can only guarantee profit if the combined implied probability of your selections is less than 100%. This is rare with single bookmaker odds due to their margin, but possible when combining best odds from multiple bookmakers.
Dutching backs multiple selections on the SAME outcome type (e.g., multiple horses to win), while arbitrage backs ALL possible outcomes (e.g., Home, Draw, Away) to guarantee profit. Dutching accepts some risk; arbitrage eliminates it.
There's no fixed rule, but 2-4 selections is typical. More selections reduce your profit margin since you're spreading stake more widely. Fewer selections mean higher potential profit but more concentrated risk.
Traditional dutching is for single events, not accumulators. However, you can dutch the final leg of an accumulator if you want to guarantee some return regardless of which outcome wins in that leg.
To achieve equal profit, selections with higher odds need smaller stakes because they pay out more per dollar bet. A $10 bet at 10.0 odds returns $100, same as $50 bet at 2.0 odds.

About Dutching Calculator

Our dutching calculator helps you distribute stakes across multiple selections to guarantee equal profit regardless of which bet wins. Whether you're backing multiple horses in a race or covering several outcomes in sports betting, this tool calculates the exact stake for each selection.

The Pro mode includes expected value analysis, scenario comparison, and market margin calculations. Understand the true odds behind your selections and make more informed dutching decisions.

This calculator is 100% free, calculates in real-time as you type, and requires no registration. Updated for 2026 with support for unlimited selections and advanced analysis features.

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Evgeniy Volkov

Evgeny Volkov

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Math & Software Engineer, iGaming Expert

Over 10 years developing software for the gaming industry. Advanced degree in Mathematics. Specializing in probability analysis, RNG algorithms, and mathematical gambling models.

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