Bookmakers love to offer “Price Boosts” or “Enhanced Odds” to tempt you into betting. You might see an offer like “Manchester United to win – Was 2.0, NOW 3.0!”
While these offers are designed to look like a gamble, smart bettors know they are often guaranteed profit opportunities. Because the boosted odds are often significantly higher than the real market price (the odds at the betting exchange), you can back the boost and lay the same outcome to lock in a profit instantly, regardless of the match result. Our Enhanced Offer Calculator does the math for you, telling you exactly how much to lay against the boost to secure a risk-free return.
Price Boost Calculator
Enhanced OddsHow to Use the Calculator
Price boosts usually come with a low maximum stake (e.g., $10 or $20) and move fast. Speed is essential. Here is how to lock in your profit:
- Enter the Bookmaker Details:
- Max Stake: Enter the maximum amount the bookie allows you to bet on the boost (e.g., $10).
- Boosted Odds: Enter the enhanced price (e.g., 3.0).
- Enter the Exchange Details:
- Lay Odds: Check Betfair, Matchbook, or Smarkets for the current “Lay” price on that selection.
- Commission: Enter your exchange commission rate.
- Compare (Optional):
- Normal Odds: Enter what the odds were before the boost to see exactly how much “extra value” this promotion is giving you.
- Place Your Bets:
- The calculator will show a “Guaranteed Profit” figure. Place the Lay Stake shown on the exchange immediately.
Real-World Examples: Exploiting the Boost
The goal of using this calculator is to turn a gambling opportunity into a mathematical certainty (Arbitrage).
Example 1: The “Super Boost” (Guaranteed Profit)
A sportsbook boosts “Liverpool to Win” from 1.50 to 2.00 (Evens). The Max Stake is $20.
- The Market: The Lay odds on the exchange are 1.55.
- The Math: You back at 2.00 and Lay at 1.55. This is a massive gap.
- The Result: The calculator tells you to Lay $25.81.
- Profit: You make $5.16 profit instantly, whether Liverpool wins, loses, or draws. This is “free money.”
Example 2: The “Fake Boost” (No Value)
A bookie boosts “Any Player to Score a Hat-Trick” from 10.0 to 12.0.
- The Market: You check the exchange, and the Lay odds are 14.0 (because hat-tricks are rare and liquidity is low).
- The Math: Because the Lay odds (14.0) are higher than the Boost odds (12.0), you cannot lock in a profit. You would lose money if you tried to hedge this.
- Decision: Skip this offer or treat it as a gamble, not an investment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why do bookmakers offer Price Boosts?
It is a marketing tactic. They know that offering odds of 3.0 on a 2.0 shot will cost them money in the long run, but they limit the stake (e.g., to $10) to cap their losses. Their goal is to get you logging in daily and betting on other, non-boosted markets where they have the edge.
What if the Lay odds change while I am betting?
This is the biggest risk. If you place your Back bet and the Lay odds suddenly spike on the exchange, your profit might disappear. Always have the exchange window open and be ready to place the Lay bet immediately after the Back bet is confirmed.
Is this the same as Arbitrage Betting?
Yes, exactly. A Price Boost is simply a “manufactured arbitrage” opportunity created by the bookmaker’s promotion. While standard arbs (market errors) usually yield 1-3% profit, Price Boosts can often yield 20-30% profit on the stake wagered.