Dutching Calc
Split stakes so any winner pays the same.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your total stake
- Enter the odds for each selection you want to dutch
- Add more selections if you need them (up to 10)
- See the optimal stake per selection so every winner pays the same
- Check the profit and ROI your dutch is producing
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 with carefully sized stakes, so your return is identical no matter which one comes in. The name traces back to Dutch Schultz, who made the technique famous.
How is dutching different from arbitrage?
Dutching backs multiple selections at the same bookmaker within one market (say, two horses in a race). Arbitrage backs every outcome spread across different bookmakers. Dutching is no guaranteed payday — it lives or dies on whether the odds line up in your favor.
When is dutching the right move?
Dutching shines when you fancy several selections but can’t pin down the winner. Rather than committing to one, you spread across a few and collect if any of them lands.
Can dutching actually turn a profit?
Yes — when the combined implied probability of your picks comes in under 100% (the dutching book is below 100%), you profit no matter which selection wins. The lower that combined percentage, the fatter the return.