Back-Lay Arbitrage
For guaranteed profit through arbitrage betting by backing at a bookmaker and laying at an exchange.
How it works
Inputs
- Back odds
- Lay odds
- Lay commission (%)
- Back stake
Results
- Lay stake required
- Expected profit/loss
- Conversion rate
When to use
Use when you find odds differences between bookmakers and exchanges that allow for risk-free profit.
Example
Back Manchester United to win at 2.50 odds with $100, lay at 2.45 odds with 5% commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is arbitrage betting?
Arbitrage betting (arbing) exploits price differences between bookmakers and exchanges. You back an outcome at one bookie and lay it at an exchange, guaranteeing profit regardless of the result.
Is arbitrage betting legal in Australia?
Yes. Arbitrage betting is completely legal in Australia. However, bookmakers may limit or close accounts of users they identify as consistent arbers.
What is a good arbitrage percentage?
Any positive percentage is profitable. Most arbs are 1-5%. Higher percentages are rarer but more profitable per bet. Factor in your time and the risk of odds changing.
Need live odds data?
HyperOdds automatically finds the best arbitrage opportunities across all major Australian bookmakers in real-time.