Variable staking is a proven technique that is known to provide significant advantages to astute bettors.
This approach is rarely discussed by bookmakers, as it is designed to help bettors extract maximum value from their bets.
At One Stop Racing, we receive numerous inquiries regarding the ideal amount to stake. While this is a pertinent question, it is important to note that there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this query. The amount that a bettor should wager is dependent on several factors that are unique to their circumstances.
As industry experts, we suggest that bettors adopt a variable staking method. This approach enables them to adjust their stakes based on the risk involved, as determined by the odds provided by bookmakers. The objective is to fix the amount one wants to win, and we recommend that bettors aim to earn 5% of their betting bank.
We recommend that bettors rely on actual bookmaker odds when calculating their risks, rather than their subjective opinions of the odds. The following table illustrates how much of a £200 betting bank one should stake to win £10, but it can be customized to suit the individual bettor’s bankroll.
In conclusion, variable staking is an effective and reliable method that can help bettors extract the greatest value from their wagers. By adopting this strategy, one can significantly maximise their returns and elevate their overall success in sports betting.
We are aiming in this example to win £10 using a £200 betting bank
| Odds | Decimal | Stake |
| 8/11 | 0.73 | £ 13.75 |
| 4/5 | 0.80 | £ 12.50 |
| 5/6 | 0.83 | £ 12.00 |
| 10/11 | 0.91 | £ 11.00 |
| 1/1 | 1.00 | £ 10.00 |
| 11/10 | 1.10 | £ 9.09 |
| 6/5 | 1.20 | £ 8.33 |
| 5/4 | 1.25 | £ 8.00 |
| 11/8 | 1.38 | £ 7.27 |
| 6/4 | 1.50 | £ 6.67 |
| 13/8 | 1.63 | £ 6.15 |
| 7/4 | 1.75 | £ 5.71 |
| 9/5 | 1.80 | £ 5.56 |
| 15/8 | 1.88 | £ 5.33 |
| 2/1 | 2.00 | £ 5.00 |
| 85/40 | 2.13 | £ 4.71 |
| 11/5 | 2.20 | £ 4.55 |
| 9/4 | 2.25 | £ 4.44 |
| 5/2 | 2.50 | £ 4.00 |
| 11/4 | 2.75 | £ 3.64 |
| 3/1 | 3.00 | £ 3.33 |
| 16/5 | 3.20 | £ 3.13 |
| 100/30 | 3.33 | £ 3.00 |
| 7/2 | 3.50 | £ 2.86 |
| 4/1 | 4.00 | £ 2.50 |
| 9/2 | 4.50 | £ 2.22 |
| 5/1 | 5.00 | £ 2.00 |
| 11/2 | 5.50 | £ 1.82 |
| 6/1 | 6.00 | £ 1.67 |
| 13/2 | 6.50 | £ 1.54 |
| 7/1 | 7.00 | £ 1.43 |
| 15/2 | 7.50 | £ 1.33 |
| 8/1 | 8.00 | £ 1.25 |
| 17/2 | 8.50 | £ 1.18 |
| 9/1 | 9.00 | £ 1.11 |
| 10/1 | 10.00 | £ 1.00 |
Download an excel Spreadsheet to work out your own stakes here. If you experience any problems with the download simply contact us and we will email a copy to you.
If you like to bet win singles at odds on, even at odds of below 8/11, we do not recommend ever risking more than 7%, or approximately 1/14th of the betting bank.
At the other end of the scale our recommended minimum bet, even on horses with odds of over 10/1, is 0.5% or 1/200th of that betting bank.
Using variable stakes in this way, you will maximise your returns over the long term.
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