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Payout Rate Calculator: Return to Player (RTP)
Compare bookmaker margins and find the best odds
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What is the RTP (Return to Player)?
The Return to Player (RTP) indicates the percentage of total stakes that a bookmaker pays back to bettors. The higher the RTP, the more favorable the odds are for the player.
- RTP > 95%: Excellent odds (bookmakers like Pinnacle)
- RTP 90-95%: Fair odds (majority of bookmakers)
- RTP < 90%: High margin, unfavorable odds
Formula: RTP = 1 / Σ(1/Odds) × 100 | Margin = Σ(1/Odds) - 1
How This Tool Works
The Payout Rate (Return to Player) Calculator measures how much of the total betting pool a bookmaker returns to bettors. A higher payout rate means lower margins and better value for you. Use this to compare bookmaker competitiveness on specific markets.
How to Use
- 1Enter the odds for all outcomes in a market (e.g., home/draw/away)
- 2The calculator computes the overall payout rate and bookmaker margin
- 3Compare rates across bookmakers to find the best value
Pro Tips
- Top bookmakers like Pinnacle offer 95-97% payout rates
- Average bookmakers sit around 92-94%
- Heavily regulated markets (like France) can have rates as low as 85%
- Higher payout rates compound into significant savings for regular bettors