Lay Mixed Staking Plan

Overview

A hybrid lay staking plan that combines elements of flat staking and proportional staking. Part of the stake is fixed, part scales with bankroll — providing a middle ground between conservative and growth-oriented approaches.

How It Works

The stake is composed of two parts:

1. Fixed component: A constant amount (like lay level)
2. Proportional component: A percentage of bankroll (like lay percentage)

\[Stake = F + (B \times p)\]

Where $F$ = fixed amount, $B$ = bankroll, $p$ = percentage.

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
fixed_stake	number	5	Fixed portion of the stake
percentage	number	1	Percentage of bankroll for proportional portion

Risk Assessment

• Risk Level: Medium
• Max Drawdown: Between flat and proportional — moderate
• Recommended Bankroll: 50× total initial stake

When to Use

• You want some growth but find pure proportional too volatile
• You want a blend of predictability and compounding

When to Avoid

• Simplicity is paramount (use pure flat or pure proportional)
• Very small bankrolls (proportional component adds negligible amount)

Betfair Exchange Notes

• For lay, ensure both components are sized with liability in mind
• The proportional component creates compounding; the fixed component creates stability

Related Plans

• Lay Level — Pure flat
• Lay Percentage — Pure proportional

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Sources

• Plan catalog reference: The Staking Machine — staking plan software with 50+ plans
• Plan mechanics: Mathematical formulas and plan concepts are in the public domain