The Superfecta Calculator allows users to calculate the net pool, payout per dollar, payout per ticket, breakage amount, and final payout per ticket for horse racing bets, based on input parameters such as total pool amount, takeout rate, number of winning tickets, ticket cost, and breakage rule.
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How to Use the Superfecta Calculator
The Superfecta Calculator is a helpful tool for calculating potential payouts in a betting pool. Follow these detailed steps to ensure accurate results:
Step 1: Enter Basic Pool Information
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Total Pool Amount ($):
Locate the field labeled “Total Pool Amount ($)”. Enter the total amount of money in the betting pool. This value must be a number greater than or equal to zero.
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Takeout Rate (%):
Enter the percentage of the pool that is taken as a fee, known as the takeout rate. You can specify a value between 0% and 100%, with increments of 0.1 for precision.
Step 2: Specify Ticket Information
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Number of Winning Tickets:
Provide the “Number of Winning Tickets” by entering the number of tickets that have won. Make sure this is an integer value of at least 1.
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Cost per Ticket ($):
Specify how much each ticket costs by entering a value in the “Cost per Ticket ($)” field. This must be greater than or equal to $0.10.
Step 3: Select Breakage Rule
A “Breakage Rule” determines how payouts are rounded to eliminate small decimal values:
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Select one of the following options from the dropdown menu:
- Dime ($0.10): Rounds to the nearest ten cents.
- Nickel ($0.20): Rounds to the nearest twenty cents.
- Half Dollar ($0.50): Rounds to the nearest fifty cents.
Step 4: Review and Utilize Calculation Results
Once all inputs are provided, the calculator will automatically generate the following results:
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Net Pool:
The total pool amount after deducting the takeout. This amount is displayed as a currency value rounded to two decimal places.
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Payout Per Dollar:
The payout amount you receive per dollar bet, formatted as currency to two decimal places.
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Payout Per Ticket:
The payout amount for each winning ticket before applying breakage, formatted as currency with two decimal places.
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Breakage Amount:
The difference deducted due to the breakage rule, formatted as currency with two decimal places.
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Final Payout Per Ticket:
The payout amount for each winning ticket after applying the breakage rule, formatted as currency to two decimal places.
Make sure to double-check the inputs if the results do not match your expectations. The calculated results are dependent on the accuracy and integrity of the information provided.