Wagering calculator
Enter three post-DJ! Round scores below to see wagering suggestions for each player.
First equals second plus half of third
Stratton's Dilemma
Randy: Anticipating that Dan will wager for the tie rather than to cover by $1, and that Lesley will wager everything, you should bet nothing, and you will tie for the win on the Triple Stumper.
Lesley: Risk all $2,900 for the win or tie if you give the correct response (and provided Dan doesn't wager to cover by $1). You are in Stratton's Dilemma, calling for a wager of more than $2,300 (to shut out Randy) or less than $300 (risking the possibility of being passed from behind by Randy). Go with the smaller bet if you believe a Triple Stumper is more likely than a singleton miss by Dan.
Dan: Wager $1,600--wagering any more risks falling behind Randy's wager of $0.
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