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dutching

dutching

9.9
A betting method that splits money across several outcomes to guarantee a profit
  • noun
  • /ˈdʌtʃɪŋ/
  • Jargon
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  • The gambler explained how dutching works, emphasizing that it minimizes risk by betting on several different results.

Examples

  • By dutching, she divided her stakes across multiple teams, ensuring a return on her investment regardless of the outcome.

  • Double Dutching in Vienna and Warsaw and secreting off in Berlin.

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  • He used a strategy of dutching his bets to make sure he would profit no matter which horse won the race.

Synonyms

gambling system
vsdutching
4.4

A set of rules that aim to increase your chance of winning when you bet

ensures a profit by dividing stakes among multiple outcomes regardless of result

How Effective

dutching
  • Jargon
9.9
to metagame
  • Jargon
9.1
trick
764 2.6

Surface Forms

dutching singular
dutchings plural

Morphology

dutching = dutch (semi-transparent) = dutch + ing

Formation from the verb 'dutch' + '-ing' is regular, but the verb 'dutch' is specialized betting jargon derived from a proper noun, so the meaning is not obvious to learners who only know 'Dutch' as nationality.

Etymology

Dutching comes from an old betting idea called the Dutch book, where bets are arranged to 'cover' every possible result so someone makes a sure profit. So dutching means splitting your stake across several choices to try to guarantee a small win or lower your risk.