{"id":15,"date":"2023-10-15T23:31:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-15T23:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stonefirepizzaco.com\/?p=15"},"modified":"2023-10-15T23:31:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-15T23:31:09","slug":"calculate-possible-payouts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stonefirepizzaco.com\/calculate-possible-payouts\/","title":{"rendered":"Decimal Odds Demystified: A Better Way To Calculate Possible Payouts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you’re new to sports betting or a seasoned pro, determining possible payouts for your wagers is a crucial skill. Traditionally, most UK betting sites have used fractional odds (12\/5, 1\/2, etc). However, decimal odds are rapidly gaining popularity worldwide and offer some distinct advantages when calculating potential profits. In this article, we’ll explain what fractional odds are, how to read them, and most importantly, how they can help you quickly calculate exact potential payouts on your bets. Let’s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are Fractional Odds?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fractional odds represent the potential profit you would receive on a winning bet per unit wagered. They are expressed as two numbers separated by a slash – e.g. 12\/5, 4\/1, 1\/2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n