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Staking Plans

Comprehensive catalog of 71 betting staking plans — back, lay, and each-way. Built for AI agents and humans.

Contra D’Alembert

Overview

The mirror image of the classic D’Alembert: increase stake by 1 unit after a win, decrease by 1 unit after a loss. A positive progression that compounds winnings and shrinks during losing runs. Much safer than standard D’Alembert.

How It Works

  1. Start with 1 unit
  2. Win: Increase stake by 1 unit
  3. Loss: Decrease stake by 1 unit (never below 1)
  4. No profit target per se — just ride the waves

Example: 1 (Win) → 2 (Win) → 3 (Lose) → 2 (Win) → 3 (Lose) → 2 (Lose) → 1

Parameters

Parameter Type Default Description
base_unit number 1 Starting and minimum stake
increment number 1 Units to change per result

Risk Assessment

When to Use

When to Avoid

Contra vs Standard D’Alembert

  Standard Contra
After win Decrease Increase
After loss Increase Decrease
Risk profile Medium Low
Philosophy Chase losses Ride winners

Betfair Exchange Notes


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