Total Current Stake
$0.00
Additional Stake Needed
$0.00
Expected Return
$0.00
Expected Profit
$0.00
With Current Stakes (Balanced)
If Team A wins:
$0.00
If Team B wins:
$0.00
The Dutching calculator helps you distribute stakes across multiple outcomes in a market, potentially using multiple bookmakers per outcome, to guarantee equal return regardless of which outcome wins.
Dutching is perfect for:
The calculator determines the optimal stake for each bet across all outcomes so that you receive the same return no matter which outcome wins. The key insight is that you can place multiple bets on the same outcome at different bookmakers, and the calculator will balance everything.
The calculator organizes bets by outcomes (the actual results), with each outcome able to have multiple bets (wagers at different bookmakers). For example, in an AFL match between Geelong and Sydney, you might have Geelong as Outcome 1 (with bets at TAB and Sportsbet) and Sydney as Outcome 2 (with bets at Bet365).
Click "Add outcome" to create a new possible result. Give it a name that describes the outcome (e.g., "Geelong", "Sydney", "Draw").
Click the "+" button beside the bookmaker field to add a bet for that outcome. You can add multiple bets to the same outcome if you're using different bookmakers, splitting stakes to avoid limits, or mixing cash and bonus bets.
For each bet:
The calculator shows your profit for each outcome:
With Current Stakes: If you've entered current stakes on some bets, this shows your profit for each outcome with your existing positions. These will likely be unbalanced.
With Balanced Stakes: The profit for each outcome after adding the recommended stakes. When balanced, all outcomes show the same profit - you win the same amount regardless of which outcome occurs.
Additional Stake Badges: Blue badges appear next to bets that need more stake to balance your position. The badge shows how much additional stake is needed. Click the badge to automatically add that amount to the current stake.
You're working three promotions for an AFL game between Geelong and Sydney:
You want to balance your position while meeting all promo requirements.
Set up the calculator:
Outcome 1: "Geelong"
Outcome 2: "Sydney"
The calculator shows:
You need an additional $47.61 on Geelong at TAB (a blue badge appears showing "+$47.61"). Round this to $50 for sustainability.
Results after placing $50 on Geelong:
While this example isn't a very efficient way to turn over a bonus bet, you've qualified for:
My profit values are slightly different across outcomes. Why?
This happens when stakes aren't balanced yet. The calculator shows blue badges indicating what additional stakes you need. Once you add those stakes, the profits will equalise.
Can I have different win fees for different bookmakers?
Yes. Australian bookmakers charge 0% win fees, but exchanges like Betfair charge ~5% commission. Enter the correct fee for each bet and the calculator handles it automatically.
I forgot to turn on SNR for a bonus bet. What happens?
The calculator will show incorrect stakes because it assumes your stake is returned. Always turn on SNR for bonus bets - it dramatically changes the calculations since bonus bets only return profit, not the original stake.
Can I dutch around a bet I've already placed?
Yes! Enter your existing bet with its current stake, then add bets for other outcomes with $0 current stake. The calculator shows what additional stakes you need to balance your position and lock in profit regardless of outcome.
Why does dutching sometimes show small losses on the matched betting part?
When you're juggling multiple promotions with minimum stake requirements or using bonus bets, you often can't achieve perfect balance without breaking promo terms. The small matched betting losses are typically outweighed by the value of the promotions you're qualifying for. Always factor in the full value of bonuses earned when calculating your total profit.