Originally Posted by
on3
Let's use dollars instead of units in this explanation. Each series is to win a set amount, in this example, $10.
If (A) Team XX -150 (bet 15 to win 10) loses. Then the (B) Team XX -170 bet is (15 loss carryover, so 17 to win 10 essentially becomes 32 to win 10 because you have to recover the carryover). You follow me so far? If (B) loses, then that means (C) Team XX -125 is (15 loss carryover + 32 loss carryover + the current bet (12.50) = 59.50 to win 10).
So if A loses, you bet B + A carryover. If B loses, you bet C + B carryover + A carryover.