Wagering calculator
Enter three post-DJ! Round scores below to see wagering suggestions for each player.
Stratton's Dilemma
Scotti: Consider risking between $1,001 and $1,200. This will top a $0 wager by John while still beating Richard on the Triple Stumper (should Richard wager to cover John's doubled score).
John: You ought to wager to cover Scotti, but since you cannot win on a Triple Stumper if you do so, you should choose between wagering $0 and maximizing your winnings with a wager of all $5,800. You are in Stratton's Dilemma, calling for a wager of more than $3,800 (to shut out Scotti) or less than $2,200 (risking the possibility of being passed from behind by Scotti). Go with the smaller bet if you believe a Triple Stumper is more likely than a singleton miss by Richard.
Richard: Wager $4,001 to cover John.
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