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Kelly criterion

A formula for the bet size that maximises long-term bankroll growth.

Kelly stakes a fraction of your bankroll proportional to your Edge divided by the odds, growing the roll as fast as mathematically possible without risking ruin. Full Kelly swings hard, so many bettors use half-Kelly. The Kelly calculator gives both from your odds and win probability.

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