Dutch betting is a common strategy sports investors use to improve their chances of raking in huge profits. The strategy continues to gain popularity among bettors seeking proven approaches to build a massive portfolio from popular sports.
What is Dutch Betting?
Dutch betting is the betting technique that requires bettors to back two or more possible outcomes in one sporting event. The term ‘Dutching’ relates to this betting strategy. It became popular after Al Capone’s accountant and gangster Arthur Flegenheimer assumed the name ‘Dutch Schultz’. He used ditching to outsmart bookmakers often at horseracing events. After a while, ‘Dutching’ as a term became quite popular among sports investors as a reliable wagering strategy.
How Does Dutch Betting Work?
Dutch betting usually involves placing bets on at least two outcomes in one event to guarantee profit no matter the result. A bettor will split his total stake and bet across two or more possible outcomes in one game to guarantee profits.
Example of Dutch Betting
See the table below showing the advertised odds from two bookmakers for a cricket game between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Quetta Gladiators (QUG):
| Bookmaker A | Bookmaker B | ||
| RCB Odds | 3.00 | QUG Odds | 6.00 |
| Wager | ₹ 5.45 | Stake | ₹ 9.55 |
| Total stake is ₹ 15 | |||
| Expected Profit | ₹ 16.35 | Expected Profit | ₹ 57.3 |
| Total Return | ₹ 21.80 | Total Return | ₹ 66.83 |
From the given example, it is evident that a stake of ₹ 10 in favour of an RCB victory and a smaller stake on the higher QUG odds for a win will return a profit no matter how the game ends.
Types of Dutch Betting
1. Reduced stake Dutch betting
In reduced stake Dutch betting, the bettor places different amounts on each bet to ensure profit no matter the result. The first example given in this article is a good example of reduced stake Dutch betting.
2. Multi-way selection, set-gain Dutch betting
In this form of Dutch betting, players must spread stakes throughout given potential outcomes in a sporting event. For instance, let’s say a bettor hopes to gain IN₹ 15 from a sport with three likely outcomes at the end of an event.
Since the target profit is IN₹ 15, the bettor must wager at least IN₹ 15 per possible outcome in a sport with minimum of 4 odds per potential result. For example, let’s say a bettor plans to wager this amount on a football game in a football game involving Goa FC and Persiba Bandung.
The potential odds for the entire event could be 4.00 for a Goa FC victory, 4.00 for a tie, and 4.00 for a Persiba Bandung win. See the calculation for expected profit from this strategy in such a scenario:
- Target profit = 33% of total stake amount (IN₹ 15)
- Stake IN₹ 15 on Goa victory at 4.00
- Stake IN₹ 15 on a tie at 4.00
- Stake IN₹ on a Persiba Bandung victory at 4.00
- Total stake = IN₹ 45 (IN₹ 15 in three places)
- Any outcome (1 win, tie, or 2 win) will return IN₹ 60.
Total profit from one outcome will be total return (IN₹ 60) minus total stake (IN₹ 45). What this means is each outcome will guarantee the bettor 33% of his total stake (IN₹ 15) no matter the outcome of a sport event using this strategy.
Note that this betting system will only work when odds are identical or almost similar across all possible outcomes. Also, note that this system can work in events with fewer outcomes depending on the odds available and potential results.
3. Multi-way selection set-amount Dutch betting
In this type of Dutch betting, the bettor must wager selections at differing amounts, with higher odds getting lower stakes than others.
- Total stake = IN₹ 20
- Stake IN₹ 13.33 on outcome A at 4.00
- Stake IN₹ 6.67 on outcome B at 9.00
- Outcome A wins = IN₹ 11.60 profit (IN₹ 31.60 returns – IN₹20 total stake)
- Outcome B wins = IN₹ 11.60 profit (IN₹ 31.60 return – IN₹20 total stake)
Can Dutch Betting Assure Profit?
Dutch betting may have its roots in 20th Century gangsterism, but it is still a legit technique bettors use to assure profits. However, as all betting techniques, the chances of gains are way lower than the reward.
You can make consistent profits from Dutch betting if you can adopt the following steps:
Balance stake and potential returns
You need to have clear knowledge about the right odds in each event to balance stakes and returns correctly.
Manage time-based stakes
You must wait for the perfect time to wager using Dutch betting on events, as most of your winnings with this strategy may come within a short window. In general, Dutch betting involves more of luck than skill to make consistent profits from sporting events.
