Due Column Staking Plan
Overview
A target-based plan using two columns: a profit column and a loss column. The stake is the sum of entries in both columns divided by odds−1. After a win, cross off entries from both columns. After a loss, add to the loss column. The goal is to clear both columns.
How It Works
- Set up a profit column with your desired profit target split into numbers (e.g., 10-10-10 = £30 target)
- Set up an empty loss column
- Stake = (sum of profit column + sum of loss column) / (odds − 1)
- Win: Cross off the first entry from the profit column AND remove an equivalent amount from the loss column
- Loss: Add the lost stake to the loss column
- Target reached when the profit column is empty (loss column should also clear)
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
profit_targets |
number[] | [10,10,10] | Profit target broken into entries |
max_loss_entries |
number | — | Maximum entries in loss column before giving up |
Risk Assessment
- Risk Level: Medium
- Max Drawdown: Loss column can grow during losing streaks, inflating stakes
- Recommended Bankroll: 5× total profit target
- Ruin Risk: Medium
When to Use
- You want a structured, two-column approach to profit targeting
- You prefer visual tracking of profit and loss separately
When to Avoid
- Simple profit targets (use Retirement or 6 Point Divisor instead)
- Low strike rates (loss column grows quickly)
Betfair Exchange Notes
- Works for both back and lay
- For lay, base columns on liability targets
Related Plans
- Labouchere — Single-sequence approach (simpler)
- Retirement — Divisor-based targeting (simpler)
Sources
- Plan mechanics: Classic betting system (public domain)
- Plan catalog reference: The Staking Machine — staking plan software with 50+ plans