Is There A Trick To Convert Decimal Odds TO American Odds

**diamond** · 07-06-10, 06:32 PM

google, and you find plenty of converters. you dont need tricks

**pavyracer** · 07-06-10, 06:36 PM

I thought you invented SBR:

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**jjgold** · 07-06-10, 06:38 PM

I know about converters, is there a way to do in your head?

**minet123** · 07-06-10, 06:40 PM

open your eyes they are those two things below your shinny dome and check the box on EVERY UK/Aussie book that says show odds AMERICAN

(Walker don't count this useless drivel towards his quota)

**diamond** · 07-06-10, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

I know about converters, is there a way to do in your head?

yes, but let us not complicate your life

**Sunde91** · 07-06-10, 06:41 PM

+ev just think that 2.0 is even, instead of 100(1.00). So +230 would be 3.3.

-ev x the stake by 100, take the number to the tenth spot, divide by 100, move decimal, put a minus on it.

example: 1.3 decimal, 1.3 x 100 = 130, take 30, 100/30 = 3.3 = -330

Decimal just includes the stake, so use 100 for simplicity's sake.

Or odds calculator http://www.onlinegambling.com/sports...alculators.htm

**minet123** · 07-06-10, 06:43 PM

Here sponsey fighting with ex wife today
hope this helps
1. Decimal odds will always include the unit stake.

1.38 means you bet $100 - you get back $138 if you win (or u lose $100)

2. The formula is always the same:

original stake x decimal odds = Total amount you get back.

$100 x 1.38 = $138

or

$55 x 2.74 = $150.70

**pavyracer** · 07-06-10, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

I know about converters, is there a way to do in your head?

If it's positive like +150 add 100 and divide by 100 (150+100)/100 = 2.50

If it's negative like -200 add 100 and divide by 200 (200+100)/200 = 1.50

**jjgold** · 07-06-10, 06:49 PM

Now you boys are talking!!!!

As you are aware I am getting into Euro and Asian markets and many deal with Decimals especially the Asian books

**Sunde91** · 07-06-10, 06:56 PM

The +ev/-ev concept from Americans is solid, revolutionary...

The ideal odds method would be just using straight up decimals for wager only with -ev/+ev incorporated. So ev (100) would just be 1.00. -2.00 for -200, +2.00 for +200, etc.

American Odds are ok, but get real stupid when something like -10000 really = -100.00 when converting to the exact amount to win.

Fractional Odds are next to retarded. Ok, your odds are 8/13 and you're wagering $78, convert what you will win...

It's simple to think that you're laying $13 for every $8 to win, but still..

**pavyracer** · 07-06-10, 07:08 PM

American viewers are not good with percentages or decimals. If you watch commercials here in the States you will understand. They say this toothpaste is recommended by 7 out of 10 doctors instead of saying by 70% of the doctors surveyed.

**jjgold** · 07-06-10, 07:16 PM

Anything over 2.0 is easy

The ones below are tricky

Paver I have said many times people from non usa Countries are much more gambling savy

**LT Profits** · 07-06-10, 07:36 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

Anything over 2.0 is easy

The ones below are tricky

Paver I have said many times people from non usa Countries are much more gambling savy

It's easy.

You've can just eyeball 2.00 or higher by converting the 2 into a 1 (i.e., 2.25 = +125, 2.90 - +190, etc...)

If less than 2.00, it;s just 1/decimal amount after the 1. (i.e., 1.45 = 1/.45 = -223, 1.67 = 1/.67 = -150, etc...)

**pavyracer** · 07-06-10, 07:43 PM

Originally posted by LT Profits

It's easy.

You've can just eyeball 2.00 or higher by converting the 2 into a 1 (i.e., 2.25 = +125, 2.90 - +190, etc...)

If less than 2.00, it;s just 1/decimal amount after the 1. (i.e., 1.45 = 1/.45 = -223, 1.67 = 1/.67 = -150, etc...)

LT he wants something he can do in his head. Inverse decimal fractions is not easy to do in your head for people who don't have math Phds.

**LT Profits** · 07-06-10, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by pavyracer

LT he wants something he can do in his head. Inverse decimal fractions is not easy to do in your head for people who don't have math Phds.

**jjgold** · 07-06-10, 07:50 PM

A small lamented chart is probably good to have

**yisman** · 07-06-10, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

A small lamented chart is probably good to have

jj, you weren't even close on that one.

**THE PROFIT** · 07-06-10, 08:32 PM

JJ, weren't you the one yelling that we all need printers??? Print this shit off & hang it over your desk

**TakeIt** · 07-07-10, 01:14 AM

why can't foreigners just learn to do things the American way?

**flyingillini** · 07-07-10, 01:59 AM

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**Slainte** · 07-07-10, 03:02 AM

I learned decimals in school, they are called simple math, they should be no problem for anyone above 2nd grade
Example: 1x2=2, 5x1.5=7.5 and etc.

**SoV** · 07-07-10, 03:16 AM

Originally posted by TakeIt

why can't foreigners just learn to do things the American way?

Why can't it be the other way?

**pico** · 07-07-10, 04:37 AM

this does not belong in think tank. i said before, it is a no brainer. divide 1 by the number right of the dec for odds below 2 to get american odds. 2 or above you minus 1.

**jjgold** · 07-07-10, 05:26 AM

Its aint in the ass dividing one you need a fukkin calculator

I am making a color coded lament chart

Fuk this

I have no time to think

**Optional** · 07-07-10, 05:36 AM

I agree JJ. There should be some simple "double it and add 14" rule, or abolish American odds altogether! ;-)

**jjgold** · 07-07-10, 05:48 AM

Mot books do you the American Format option but as you go deeper in Asia and Australia they are not offered and you need to learn decimal odds.

**Ganchrow** · 07-07-10, 10:47 AM

A bit off-topic, but don't neglect the [us2dec][/us2dec] and [dec2us][/dec2us] BB Tags.

To wit:

[us2dec]-120[/us2dec] →
[us2dec]-340[/us2dec] →

[dec2us]1.8333[/dec2us] →
[dec2us]1.2941[/dec2us] →

**blackf1re** · 07-07-10, 10:59 AM

I think decimals are by far the best format. You could argue if the stake should be included (I think those without stake are called Malaysian odds) but I have a much better idea of what I will get in return when I bet @ 1.83 than @ -120.

But American odds are still much better than fractional odds. That is just beyond retarded. But then again I have seen Brits saying they were much easier to understand than decimals. Guess it's a question of what you're used to.

**maersksealand** · 07-07-10, 11:11 AM

Even if I live in US...I still use the decimal odds...just to be on the safe side.

**Ganchrow** · 07-07-10, 11:14 AM

Originally posted by blackf1re

You could argue if the stake should be included (I think those without stake are called Malaysian odds).

The odds format to which you're referring is actually known as "Hong Kong" odds, which are also the equivalent of fractional odds.

Odds Converter

**yisman** · 07-07-10, 11:17 AM

Ganchrow! I haven't seen you much lately.

**pavyracer** · 07-07-10, 11:28 AM

It's just a choice.

American -120: You bet 120 to win 100

British 8/13: You bet 13 to win 8

Decimal 1.75: You bet 100 to get back 175

If you can't figure out how easy is to use each then you shouldn't be betting. I would say that when betting parlays I find decimal to be the easiest to use to determine payout.

**gman2114** · 07-07-10, 12:01 PM

thank you too.

**jjgold** · 07-07-10, 02:17 PM

Great info

Never knew that about HK odds

Working on a color coded chart