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繁體中文How Betting Payouts Are Calculated
Working out a payout is simple once you know the formula. This guide shows how returns are calculated from odds and stake, and the difference between return and profit, with hypothetical examples only.
- With decimal odds, return = stake × odds, and profit = return − stake.
- Return is everything you get back including your stake; profit is the return minus the stake.
- Multiply all the decimal odds together, then by your stake.
Return vs profit
Your return is everything you get back, including your stake. Your profit is the return minus the stake. People often confuse the two when reading odds.
The decimal formula
With decimal odds, return = stake × odds, and profit = return − stake.
Multiples and accumulators
For an accumulator, multiply all the decimal odds together, then by the stake. The combined price grows quickly with each leg, which is why accas can pay so much — and why all legs must win.
Worked examples
Two legs at 1.80 and 2.00 give 1.80 × 2.00 = 3.60. A 10-unit stake returns 36 units (27 profit). Knowing this maths also helps you judge value and meet wagering requirements.
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FAQ
With decimal odds, return = stake × odds, and profit = return − stake. A 10-unit bet at 2.50 returns 25 units, of which 15 is profit.
Return is everything you get back including your stake; profit is the return minus the stake.
Multiply all the decimal odds together, then by your stake. Two legs at 1.80 and 2.00 give 3.60, so a 10-unit stake returns 36 units.
Last updated: 2026-06-15