BetBolt lets you view odds in several formats so you can choose whichever feels most familiar. Below is a simple guide to the three main formats and how they work.
European (Decimal)
This is the default format on BetBolt and one of the simplest ways to read odds.
Decimal odds already include your stake.
To calculate your payout:
Stake × Odds = Total Return
Example:
If the odds are 2.5 and you bet $100, a winning bet returns:
2.5 × $100 = $250
Decimal odds are always greater than 1, so a winning bet always returns more than the stake.
Fractional
Fractional odds look like 6/5, 9/4, 5/1, etc.
The second number is the stake.
The first number is the profit you win if that stake is successful.
Example:
Odds of 9/4 mean:
Bet $4 → win $9 profit
Total return = $9 profit + $4 stake = $13
This format is popular in the UK and traditional horse racing markets.
American
American odds use a + or – sign:
– (minus) shows how much you must bet to win $100 (the favourite).
+ (plus) shows how much profit you win from a $100 bet (the underdog).
Examples:
–115 → you must bet $115 to win $100 (total return $215).
+200 → a $100 bet wins $200 profit (total return $300).
How to Change the Odds Format on BetBolt
Scroll to the bottom of the Sportsbook and select Odds Format.
Choose Decimal, Fractional, or American — your selection updates instantly across the site.
