Wagering calculator
Enter three post-DJ! Round scores below to see wagering suggestions for each player.
Stratton's Dilemma
Rand: Consider risking $1,000, thereby beating Jon on the Triple Stumper (should Jon wager to cover Kerry's doubled score).
Kerry: You ought to wager to cover Rand, but since you cannot win on a Triple Stumper if you do so, you should choose between wagering $0 and maximizing your winnings by betting all $13,000. You are in Stratton's Dilemma, calling for a wager of more than $9,000 (to shut out Rand) or less than $3,000 (risking the possibility of being passed from behind by Rand). Go with the smaller bet if you believe a Triple Stumper is more likely than a singleton miss by Jon.
Jon: Wager $8,001 to cover Kerry.
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