Point me to a parlay calculator that's accurate

barman · Sep 28, 2008

Been using the one from DonBest and it appears to mildly inflate some combinations.

For example, inserted the simple 2play combo of -110 and -110 for $5 and it reads $13

right, eh?

But if I make it $6 it shows 15.87

At 2.6 to 1, shouldn't it be $13.00 + 2.60 = 15.60?

Feedback appreciated

kidslick · Sep 28, 2008

http://www.vegasinsider.com/parlay-calculator/

google
parlay claculator

slapshot · Sep 28, 2008

1. Calculate Parlay Factor for each piece: if the price of the piece is positive - simply add one to get factor, if the price of the piece is negative v calculate reciprocal, multiply by -1, and then add one.
1.50 + 1 = 2.50
-1.20 (take reciprocal or divide one by the negative price) 1/1.20 = 0.83 + 1 = 1.83
2. Multiply all factors - then multiply this factor times the bet amount - the result is the payoff (including your bet)
2.50 x 1.83 = 4.57 (now multiply this times your bet) x 100 = 457
$457 is your total return if both pieces win (including your bet amount)
3. Subtract your bet from the figure calculated in 2 - Result is your winnings.
457 - 100 = 357 Winnings

This will also work for three, four, five,... team parlays, simply follow the steps. Note: This is will provide you with a rough estimate; actual winnings may differ due to rounding.