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The Probability of Increasing Ones Bankroll Javascript Calculator

The Probability of Increasing Ones Bankroll


This JavaScript program will allow you to input the appropriate parameters to determine the probability of increasing bankroll A by a specified amount before depleting it by a specified amount. The defaults are set to determine the probability for doubling ones bankroll before halving it provided one sizes ones bets using full Kelly (ie Kelly fraction = 1). See Equation 2 in Don Schlesinger's Two Risk of Ruin Equations article.

Enter the Kelly fraction:
Enter the "Endbank" to "Startbank" multiple you wish to end up winning ("y"):
Enter the "Endbank" to "Startbank" multiple you are willing to end up losing ("x"):
 
The probability of bankroll A reaching yA before xA is: