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What's the best way to compare the payout of a dead heat at 3/1?
Direct answer
For a $10 stake at 3/1, a two-way dead heat commonly halves the eligible stake to $5, which returns $5 × 4.00 = $20 gross. This assumes standard dead-heat settlement and two tied winners.
How to use this answer
This answer is based on the mathematical principle or published rule identified in the source below. If the question involves a live betting market, confirm its settlement definition before applying it to a specific bet.
Multiply the adjusted stake by the full decimal price of 4.0; two joint winners usually halve the eligible stake, subject to market rules.
Use the precise stake, decimal odds, market terms and outcome probabilities when calculating the result. Expected value measures an average over hypothetical repetitions, not a guaranteed profit.