What Does +500 Mean in Betting?
+500 means a $100 bet wins $500.00 in profit. A winning $100 bet returns $600.00 — your stake plus $500.00.
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+500 payout table
| Stake | Profit if it wins | Total payout |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $50.00 | $60.00 |
| $25.00 | $125.00 | $150.00 |
| $50.00 | $250.00 | $300.00 |
| $100.00 | $500.00 | $600.00 |
| $250.00 | $1,250.00 | $1,500.00 |
What win rate does +500 need?
To break even at +500 you have to win 16.67% of your bets. Over 100 flat-stake bets that means at least 17 wins to be in profit. Underdogs win less often but pay more than they risk, so the break-even rate is below 50%.
+500 in a parlay
Parlay legs multiply. Two legs at +500 combine to +3500 — a $100 bet pays $3,600.00 — and three legs combine to +21500, paying $21,600.00. All legs must win.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do you win on a $100 bet at +500?
A $100 bet at +500 wins $500.00 in profit and returns $600.00 in total, including your stake.
What win rate do you need to break even at +500?
16.67%. Over 100 bets at +500 you need at least 17 wins to finish in profit, assuming flat stakes.
Is +500 a favorite or an underdog?
+500 is the underdog's price: a positive number means you win more than you risk, because the outcome is less likely than not.
What are +500 odds in decimal and fractional?
+500 is 6.00 in decimal odds and 5/1 in fractional odds.