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    Vision
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    Profit Consistency VS. Stake Consistency

    I'm wondering what's the best method for placing bets. Should my wagers all be the same, or should I aim for an equal amount of profit outcomes?
    I bet underdogs and I pay matchbook 1% of my winnings. Surely betting for equal profit or equal wagers give me an edge.

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    Sinister Cat
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    Well, a Kelly bettor (see other threads for discussion of Kelly) would be for equal profit, given equivalent edges.

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    MrX
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vision View Post
    I'm wondering what's the best method for placing bets. Should my wagers all be the same, or should I aim for an equal amount of profit outcomes?
    If your goal is maximum expected bankroll growth, you should be betting to win a percentage of your bankroll that is equivalent to your expected value of each bet.

    This is assuming no simultaneous wagers when things get a little more complicated. See Ganchrow's tools for that scenario.

    Quote Originally Posted by Vision View Post
    I bet underdogs and I pay matchbook 1% of my winnings. Surely betting for equal profit or equal wagers give me an edge.
    I see nothing in this sentence that assures a positive edge.

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    onlinepokerpro31
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    Solid post by MrX
    Last edited by amontero; 06-14-11 at 10:47 AM.

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