This dead heat calculator tool will help you quickly determine your returns when there is a tie in your betting event.
Dead Heat Calculator
This calculator helps you determine your potential winnings in the event of a dead heat in sports betting.
How To Use It
- Enter your total bet amount.
- Enter the odds of your selection (in decimal format).
- Enter the number of dead heat places (e.g., if two places are to be paid equally, enter 2).
- Enter the number of dead heat winners (e.g., if there are three winners, enter 3).
- Click “Calculate” to see your potential winnings.
How It Calculates
The calculator adjusts your bet amount based on the dead heat rules, divides it by the number of dead heat winners, and multiplies by the odds to get your potential winnings.
Limitations
This calculator assumes decimal odds and linear distribution of winnings among the dead heat winners. For other types of betting formats or complex dead heat rules, adjustments might be necessary.
Use Cases for This Calculator
Calculate total amount in a dead heat between two winners
Input the original stake placed on the bets of the two winners, and select the number of places the bookmaker is paying out on. The calculator will determine the total winning amount to be shared equally between the winners, factoring in the original stake and the number of places.
Estimate individual winnings based on the original stake in a dead heat
Enter the original stake made on the bets of the two winners and the number of places being paid out by the bookmaker. The calculator will provide you with the individual winnings for each winner in the event of a dead heat, considering the original stake and number of places.
Calculate the dead heat percentage for each winner
Input the original stakes placed on the winners’ bets, and the total number of winners in the dead heat. The calculator will show you the percentage share each winner is entitled to receive from the total winnings, including the original stakes involved.
Determine the net winnings after a dead heat for each winner
Specify the original stake amount for the two winners and the total number of places the bookmaker is paying out. The calculator will compute the net winnings for each winner after deducting the original stakes, giving you a clear view of the final payouts.
Compare total winnings for different dead heat scenarios
Enter the original stake for the two winners and vary the number of places being paid out by the bookmaker. Compare the total winnings in different dead heat scenarios to see how the payout amounts change based on the number of places allocated.
Calculate shared winnings when multiple dead heats occur
Enter the original stakes for each winner and the number of dead heats happening in the event. The calculator will determine the shared winnings equally divided among the winners in all the dead heat instances, factoring in the stakes and number of occurrences.
Estimate final payouts after commission deduction in a dead heat
Input the original stake amounts for the winners and the bookmaker’s commission percentage. The calculator will compute the final payouts after deducting the commission from the total winnings in a dead heat situation, providing clarity on the net payouts.
Calculate the effective odds for each winner in a dead heat
Enter the original stake placed on the winning bets and the odds for each winner. The calculator will show you the effective odds considering the dead heat scenario, allowing you to assess the relative odds for each winner in the payout calculation.
Estimate the equal share for each winner in a dead heat
Input the original stakes for the two winners and the number of winners sharing the dead heat. The calculator will determine the equal share for each winner through the division of the total winnings among all winners, providing a fair distribution calculation.
Determine the cash-out value for a dead heat scenario
Specify the cash-out value offered by the bookmaker for the original stake of the two winners and the number of places being paid out. The calculator will calculate the cash-out value for the bet in a dead heat situation, helping you make informed decisions on potential payouts.