Learn what dutching is and how it works.
Dutching covers all (or multiple) outcomes by placing back bets on different selections with different bookmakers. Instead of backing at a bookie and laying on an exchange, you back opposing outcomes across two or more bookies so that whichever result lands, one of your bets wins.
You might dutch when exchange lay prices are poor, commission would eat too much, or a promotion only applies if you place bets at specified bookmakers. Done correctly, dutching can keep your qualifying cost small or occasionally lock in a small edge.
The trade-offs: you rely on two (or more) bookmaker accounts, odds can move while you’re placing legs, and promo terms must be checked on each site.
When you have two opposite outcomes (like Over/Under goals), you can place bets on both sides to guarantee the same result no matter what happens. Here's how it works with simple, equal odds:
To calculate the correct stake and profits you can use our dutching calculator.
These calculations show how dutching can be used to remove the risk when placing bets. To actually make a profit, you need to find odds that are higher than the implied probability of the outcome, or use a bookmaker promotion.
For results like Home/Draw/Away, you can also equalise outcomes. Pick a total budget and distribute it across the three legs so each potential return is the same.
Rule mismatches: Tennis retirement or 'dead heat' handling can differ by bookmaker. If rules don't align, your cover may break.
Related contingencies: Some combos aren't allowed by bookmakers.
Stake limits and max payout caps: Check these before placing the second leg.
Timing: Lock in the second leg promptly, as odds can move while you're placing bets.
Our dutching matcher automatically finds dutching opportunities for you. Trying to find opportunties manually would be very time consuming but our dutching matcher scans all bookmakers and exchanges for you.
