Sports Betting
Calculate Sportsbook Hold Percentage
See how much the sportsbook keeps on any market. Compare holds across different sportsbooks and bet types.
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Hold
Bookmaker का total retention। Cricket match odds: 5-8%। Fancy bets: 8-15%। Long-term bets: 15-40%। Lower hold = better for you। Compare across Bet365, Parimatch, 1xBet।
Best Value
Odds comparison sites: OddsPortal। Even 1% better over hundreds of bets = significant।
⚡ CalcWolf Insight
A 2024 analysis of US sportsbook data found that the average recreational bettor loses $120 per month, with the median bettor losing about $60/month. Approximately 3-5% of bettors are profitable over a calendar year. Line shopping across 3+ books reduces losses by 20-30%.
Frequently asked questions
Typical hold?▾
Cricket: 5-8%। Fancy: 8-15%।
Lowest hold?▾
Pinnacle: 2-3%। Indian platforms: 5-8%।
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