Question 1

How do I calculate potential winnings from a bet?

Accepted Answer

To calculate your potential winnings: convert your odds to decimal format, then multiply by your stake. For American -110 odds: decimal = 100/110 + 1 = 1.909. $100 × 1.909 = $190.90 total return ($90.90 profit). Our calculator does this instantly for all odds formats.

Question 2

What is the difference between payout and profit?

Accepted Answer

Payout (total return) is the total amount returned to you including your original stake. Profit (winnings) is just the amount you gained above your stake. If you bet $100 at -110 and win, you get $190.90 payout. Your profit is $90.90. The difference is your original $100 stake.

Question 3

What does -110 mean in sports betting?

Accepted Answer

-110 is the standard vig line in American sports betting. It means you need to bet $110 to win $100 profit. So a $100 bet at -110 returns $190.91 total ($90.91 profit). This is the sportsbook's built-in margin — they collect about 4.5% on every -110/-110 market.

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