Calculators/Betting Exchange

Betting Exchange

Handles back and lay calculations for Betfair, Smarkets, and 6 other exchanges with specific commission rates.

How it works

Inputs

  • Back/Lay mode
  • Exchange preset
  • Stake
  • Odds
  • Custom commission

Results

  • Net profit
  • Liability
  • Effective odds
  • ROI
  • Commission comparison table

When to use

Use to calculate true returns on exchange bets after commission and compare exchanges.

Example

$100 back at 2.50 on Betfair (5%) → effective odds 2.425, net profit $142.50 after commission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a betting exchange?

A betting exchange (like Betfair) lets you bet against other punters instead of a bookmaker. You can back (bet for) or lay (bet against) outcomes. The exchange takes a small commission on winning bets.

What exchange is best for Australians?

Betfair is the most popular exchange in Australia with the deepest liquidity for Australian sports and racing. Smarkets offers lower commission (2% vs 5%) but has less liquidity on AU markets.

Need live odds data?

HyperOdds automatically finds the best odds across all major Australian bookmakers in real-time.