Double Stakes About Helper
Work out a Double Stakes About (DSA), a conditional any-to-come bet on two picks.
How to Use This Calculator
- Type in your unit stake
- Add the odds for both selections
- Mark each selection as won, lost, or void
- Check the return for each part along with your total profit
Formula
DSA Part 1 (A→B): Stake on A. If A wins, 2× unit stake goes on B from the returns.
- A loses: return = 0
- A wins, B loses: return = (A_odds - 2) × stake
- A wins, B wins: return = (A_odds - 2) × stake + B_odds × 2 × stake
DSA Part 2 (B→A): Same logic reversed.
Total cost: 2 × unit stake
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Double Stakes About bet?
A Double Stakes About (DSA) is a conditional any-to-come (ATC) bet linking two selections. When the first selection wins, double the original unit stake is taken from the returns and placed on the second selection, and the same works the other way round. The whole thing costs 2 units.
How does a DSA differ from an SSA?
With an SSA, a win on the first bet sends one unit stake onto the second selection. With a DSA, double the unit stake goes onto the second selection instead. That means bigger potential returns but more risk too, since more of the first bet’s winnings get committed.
Could I lose money on a DSA even when one selection wins?
Yes, you could. If the first selection comes in at short odds (under 2.00 decimal), the returns might not be enough to fully cover the double stake on the second selection. Should that second selection then lose, the return on that part can end up negative.
When is a DSA a better choice than an SSA?
Reach for a DSA when you’re really confident in both selections and want to push your returns as high as possible. The double stake on the conditional bet magnifies both the potential profits and the potential losses compared with an SSA.