Stake Returned Calculator: Increase Your Sports Betting Profits

A stake returned calculator is used to secure the maximum possible profit from a real money bonus offered by a bookmaker, by backing a bet on the same bookmaker while laying it on an exchange. Ideally, provided your bankroll and exchange liquidity are sufficient, you should back a bet on a bookmaker at the highest possible odds and lay it at the lowest possible odds on an exchange. This strategy enables you to lock in guaranteed profits regardless of the outcome, significantly increasing your sports betting profitability.

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What is a Stake Returned Free Bet and How It Increases Your Profits

Almost all bookmakers offer bonuses for new bettors. It can be for signing up on their site or making a deposit. Usually, it comes in the form of a real money bonus for bets selected by the bookmaker.

But there are two types of bonuses available:

• stake returned free bets
• stake not returned free bets

When you get a stake returned free bet, and you win the bet, you get a return that includes the initial free stake. For example, you get $20, and you must use it for a bet with odds of 2. If you win the bet, you get a return of $40 ($20 profit + $20 stake).

When you get a stake not returned free bet, and you win the bet, you get a return that includes only the profit. Taking the example above, that would be $20. Your initial stake is not returned.

Stake returned bonuses offer significantly more profit potential because you receive both the winnings and your original stake back. By using the FL Genweb Stake Returned Calculator, you can maximize this profit potential through strategic matched betting, ensuring you extract maximum value from every bonus offer.

Why You Need a Stake Returned Calculator to Maximize Your Betting Profits

Intelligent bettors have found a way to take advantage of bonuses offered by bookmakers. They place the free bet on the bookmaker's website then lay it on an exchange with lower odds. This matched betting strategy enables you to convert bonus offers into guaranteed profits, significantly increasing your sports betting profitability.

While the free bet you got from the bookmaker covers the bet that something will happen (for example, your home team will win), the lay bet covers the opposite outcome (your home team will lose, or there will be a draw). Thus, by making both bets, you cover all outcomes. This works best when your lay bet has low odds, maximizing your profit potential while minimizing risk.

Of course, to maximize profits and eliminate risks, you must know precisely how much to lay on the exchange. This is why you need a Stake Returned Calculator—to do the calculations for you. Without accurate calculations, you risk miscalculating stake sizes, reducing profits, or even losing money. The FL Genweb Stake Returned Calculator eliminates guesswork, ensuring you always lock in maximum profits from stake returned bonuses.

How to Use the FL Genweb Stake Returned Calculator to Increase Your Profits

STEP #1: Enter the Bet Amount – the stake returned free bet amount you received from the bookmaker.

STEP #2: Enter the Back Odds – the decimal odds of your bet. You can convert different types of odds to decimal odds using our Odds Converter tool.

STEP #3: Enter the Lay Odds – the decimal odds of your lay bet on the exchange. You'll find this on the exchange or, in some cases, will need to decide for yourself. Lower lay odds maximize your profit potential.

STEP #4: Select the commission for your lay bet. You'll find this on the exchange as well. Lower commission rates increase your net profits, so choose exchanges with competitive commission structures.

STEP #5: Press Recalculate.

You'll get two numbers:

• lay stake
• profit/loss

The lay stake is the optimal size of your lay bet based on the submitted odds. Make the lay bet of this size to maximize profits and minimize risks. This precise calculation ensures you extract maximum value from the stake returned bonus.

The profit/loss refers to how much you would win or lose from your lay bet. It equals your lay stake, minus the commission. This shows your guaranteed profit regardless of the outcome.

Don't fear the loss part, however. If you lose the lay bet, you win the back. This is the beauty of matched betting. And with stake returned free bets, your back bet was already covered for you. Thus, you only win or don't lose—ensuring guaranteed profits that increase your overall sports betting profitability.

Advanced Strategies: Maximizing Profits with Stake Returned Bonuses

To maximize your profits from stake returned bonuses, follow these advanced strategies:

• Choose High Odds: Select back bets with the highest possible odds (within bookmaker restrictions) to maximize profit potential when combined with low lay odds.
• Minimize Commission: Use exchanges with the lowest commission rates, as this directly increases your net profits from matched betting.
• Ensure Liquidity: Verify sufficient exchange liquidity before placing your lay bet to ensure you can execute at optimal odds without slippage.
• Scale Strategically: As your bankroll grows, scale your matched betting operations across multiple bookmakers to compound your profits.

By using the FL Genweb Stake Returned Calculator and following these strategies, you can consistently convert bonus offers into guaranteed profits, significantly increasing your sports betting profitability over time.

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