How to Use the Parlay Calculator
Enter the decimal odds for each selection in your parlay. The calculator multiplies the selections together to determine the combined odds and then uses your stake to calculate the potential return and profit.
This can be useful when comparing different accumulator combinations before placing a bet.
How Are Parlay Odds Calculated?
With decimal odds, the combined odds of a parlay are calculated by multiplying the odds of every selection together.
Combined odds = Selection 1 × Selection 2 × Selection 3 × ...
For example, odds of 2.00, 1.50 and 2.50 produce combined odds of 7.50.
How to Calculate Parlay Payout
Once you have the combined decimal odds, multiply them by your stake to calculate the potential total return.
Potential return = Stake × Combined odds
For example, a £10 stake at combined odds of 7.50 would have a potential total return of £75.
The potential profit would be £65 after subtracting the original £10 stake.
What Happens If One Parlay Selection Loses?
In a standard parlay, every selection must win for the bet to pay out. If one selection loses, the entire parlay normally loses.
Some bookmakers offer special bet types or rules for voided selections, so always check the specific terms of the bookmaker before placing a bet.
Parlay Betting Example
The combined odds are 7.50. A £10 stake would therefore produce a potential total return of £75 and a potential profit of £65.
Parlay Calculator FAQ
What is a parlay bet?
A parlay combines two or more selections into one bet. Every selection generally needs to win for the parlay to pay out.
How are parlay odds calculated?
Decimal odds are multiplied together to calculate the combined parlay odds.
How do I calculate a parlay payout?
Multiply your stake by the combined decimal odds to calculate the potential total return.
What happens if one selection loses?
A standard parlay normally loses if any one of its selections loses.