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Arbitrage Calculator

Check if an arbitrage opportunity exists across bookmakers and calculate exactly how to split your stake for guaranteed profit.

Arbitrage Calculator

Enter odds from different bookmakers to check for arb opportunities and optimal stake allocation.

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How arbitrage betting works

Arbitrage exploits price differences between bookmakers. When odds across different books are out of sync, you can bet on every outcome and lock in a profit.

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Find differing odds

Different bookmakers price the same event differently. One might offer 2.10 on Team A while another offers 2.05 on Team B.

2

Check the margin

Add up 1/odds for each outcome. If the total is below 1.00 (below 100%), an arbitrage opportunity exists. The gap below 100% is your profit margin.

3

Allocate your stake

Split your total stake proportionally across each outcome so that every result returns the same amount. This calculator does the math for you.

4

Guaranteed profit

No matter which outcome wins, you receive more than your total stake. The profit is small per bet but risk-free.

Why use an arbitrage calculator

Instant arb detection

Enter odds from two or three bookmakers and know immediately whether an arb exists and how large the margin is.

Exact stake allocation

See exactly how much to place on each outcome to guarantee equal returns. No manual math required.

2-way and 3-way markets

Works for head-to-head markets (tennis, basketball) and 3-way markets (football 1X2) with an optional third outcome.

See the profit upfront

Know your guaranteed profit before placing any bets. The calculator shows the exact dollar amount you will gain.

Frequently asked questions

Arbitrage is when odds across different bookmakers let you bet on all outcomes and guarantee a profit regardless of the result. It works when the combined implied probability is below 100%.

Add 1/odds for each outcome. If the total is less than 1, an arb exists. For example: 1/2.10 + 1/2.05 = 0.476 + 0.488 = 0.964. Since 0.964 < 1, this is an arbitrage opportunity.

Typical arbs offer 1-5% profit margins. A $1000 stake might yield $10-$50 guaranteed. Larger margins are rarer. The key advantage is that the profit is risk-free.

Yes. Enter odds for all three outcomes (e.g. home win, draw, away win in football). The third outcome field is optional for 2-way markets like tennis or basketball.

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