Wagering calculator
Enter three post-DJ! Round scores below to see wagering suggestions for each player.
Stratton's Dilemma
Erin: Consider risking between $1,101 and $1,300. This will top a $0 wager by Bill while still beating Rich on the Triple Stumper (should Rich wager to cover Bill's doubled score).
Bill: You ought to wager to cover Erin, 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 $7,600. You are in Stratton's Dilemma, calling for a wager of more than $5,400 (to shut out Erin) or less than $2,400 (risking the possibility of being passed from behind by Erin). Go with the smaller bet if you believe a Triple Stumper is more likely than a singleton miss by Rich.
Rich: Wager $5,001 to cover Bill.
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