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Wagering calculator

Enter three post-DJ! Round scores below to see wagering suggestions for each player.

Stephen: $
Bob: $
Ira: $

Two-thirds for first place

Stratton's Dilemma

Ira: Considering that you're going to lose on a Triple Stumper by at least $300, you need to bet either $1,001, and play for a win if Bob tries to two-thirds Stephen, or bet at least $2,601 to cover Stephen's $0 bet (though, from this position, a wager of all $2,900 is acceptable and perhaps preferred).

Bob: You ought to wager to cover Ira, 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 $3,900. You are in Stratton's Dilemma, calling for a wager of more than $1,900 (to shut out Ira) or less than $700 (risking the possibility of being passed from behind by Ira). Go with the smaller bet if you believe a Triple Stumper is more likely than a singleton miss by Stephen.

Stephen: Wager $2,301 to cover Bob.

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