Whether you're researching risk-free betting strategies or scouring for successful side hustles, there's a good chance you'll have come across the process of ‘Dutching’.
But what exactly is Dutching? How does it work? And how can you start making money from it as a beginner? We'll cover all of the above and more in this article.
Dutching (also known as Dutch betting) is a betting technique that involves placing bets on every potential outcome of an event to remove risk and guarantee profit. This basic principle differs it from standard sports betting, which naturally carries risk.
Today, Dutching is most commonly used as part of a matched betting strategy.
And where this technique may sound simple on paper (which it can be!), to make money Dutching you'll need one of two things:
The term ‘Dutching’ originates from 1920's New York, and was coined by notorious American accountant, Arthur Flegenheimer (A.K.A. ‘Dutch Schultz’).
Throughout the 1920s and 30s, Arthur developed a method of gaining an edge over sportsbooks. This involved determining the ideal odds and stakes to profit from horse racing events, no matter the winner.
Though the process has changed a good deal, today we still know this as Dutching.
And though its origins can be traced to the mobster underworld of the 1920s (Arthur famously a former associate of mob boss, Al Capone), over the last century Dutching has evolved into an accepted and perfectly legal method of earning risk-free profits.
Yes, there are zero laws prohibiting the Dutching method, both on a federal and state level. However, it is important to know that it's only possible to place Dutch bets in a state in which sports betting is available.
It's also worth noting that sportsbooks discourage Dutching (as it puts the power back in the hands of the bettor, rather than sportsbook profit). As a result, Dutching can be against some sportsbooks' T&Cs.
Because of this using established Dutching/matched betting platforms and taking extra measures to prolong the shelf life of your online sportsbook accounts is crucial.
Dutching works by placing multiple bets across different outcomes in a single event to ensure a profit regardless of the outcome. For this to be profitable, the event must have the right balance of odds, and stakes must be calculated in line with those.
The Dutching process (simplified)
A win win betting strategy, in the modern day, even total beginners can make money using this method by using clever Dutch matching and Dutch calculating software (see section 9). But for those following the traditional Dutching process, this can take a fair few more steps (see section 8).
A powerful process that can earn beginners serious risk-free profits, Dutching is associated with a range of benefits. Five of the most significant are:
Though Dutch betting offers a wide range of benefits, before getting involved it's useful to first be aware of its limitations. Here are three of the most important to take note of:
There are two overarching types of Dutch bets that Dutch bettors and matched bettors can use to guarantee profits. We explain them below.
Simple Dutch betting is a strategy where the bet amount is either equalth or reduced. We base this decision on the odds to ensure a profit. Below are examples of equal stake and reduced stake Dutching.
Note: It's unlikely for three horses to start a race at 4/1. The Dutch betting system gets more complex as you add more selections. The best way to work out your Dutch bet is to use a Dutch Calculator (see section 9).
Also known as stake-limited Dutch betting, set-amount Dutch betting involves limiting your total stake rather than targeting a set profit. Below are examples of two selection and three selection set-amount Dutch betting.
Note: When there are more choices, the total amount of money you bet stays the same. However, the amount of money you bet on each choice and the potential profit decrease. This is especially true if one of your choices has a low price.
Let's say the New England Patriots were playing the Kansas City Chiefs (NFL football) and you want to place a Dutch bet. Following the traditional Dutch betting method, your steps could look like this:
Though it can be used, in today's day and age there's really no need to waste your time following the traditional method of placing Dutch bets.
Instead, using the two following powerful tools can reduce this process from an hour to a few minutes, no calculations or betting experience required.
The Dutch Matcher takes the time and guesswork out of finding Dutch bets.
Instantly scanning all bets in your state (across all sportsbooks), the Dutch Matcher identifies profitable Dutching opportunities, compiles them and ranks them from most to least profitable.
Once you've chosen a Dutching opportunity from the Dutch Matcher, selecting the calculator icon will bring up the Dutch Calculator.
The Dutch Calculator automatically calculates the exact stakes you should place on each selection to guarantee the displayed profit no matter the outcome. This removes any risk of miscalculation and hugely fast-tracks the Dutching process.
Note: The example above shows the ‘Free Bet’ mode. This combines Dutching and free bet promotions together to guarantee you maximum profit. But don't worry - we'll explain this properly in the next section.
Whether you're a total newbie or are familiar with Dutch betting, there's one Dutching method that stands head and shoulders above the rest for maximizing your profits - matched betting.
The matched betting process (simplified)
Also known as free bet conversion, matched betting allows you to use the tools mentioned above (the Dutch Matcher and Calculator) to unlock a sportsbook promotion (such as a free bet) risk-free. You then repeat this process using said free bet to guarantee yourself a profit.
A risk-free, beginner-friendly, fully legal way of earning guaranteed profits, we can break this process into 5 simple steps (using our free $100 welcome offer as an example).
(You can access our free how-to guide that explains these steps in full here).
At ProfitDuel we've spent years perfecting the matched betting process. We've made it as seamless as possible to save you the stress of wasting time and money on fruitless side hustles or risky betting strategies.
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So stop wasting time on the risky options and go ahead and give it a try.