BK8 Odds Formats Explained
BK8 supports five odds formats to serve bettors across Asia and beyond. This guide explains each format — Decimal, Malay, Hong Kong, Indonesian, and American — with worked examples and tips for converting between them.
BK8 recognises that different bettors across Southeast Asia and globally prefer different ways of expressing odds. As a result, the platform supports five distinct odds formats, all displaying the same underlying probability in a culturally familiar notation.
Decimal Odds on BK8
Decimal odds (e.g., 2.50) represent the total return per unit staked, including your original stake. A winning bet of $100 at 2.50 returns $250 total — a profit of $150. Decimal odds are the standard in Europe, Australia, and Canada, and are widely understood globally.
Malay Odds on BK8
Malay odds are the most common format among BK8's core user base in Malaysia and Singapore. Positive Malay odds (e.g., +0.90) indicate the profit per unit staked on a favorite. Negative Malay odds (e.g., -1.10) indicate how much you must risk to win one unit on an underdog. BK8 defaults to Malay format for new accounts registered from Malaysia.
Hong Kong Odds on BK8
Hong Kong odds (e.g., 1.50) represent the profit per unit staked, not including your original stake. They are numerically equivalent to Decimal odds minus 1. This format is popular with users in Hong Kong and mainland China.
Indonesian Odds on BK8
Indonesian odds behave similarly to Malay odds but in reverse. Positive Indonesian odds indicate underdogs; negative Indonesian odds indicate favorites. The format is the standard across Indonesia and is BK8's default for users registered from that country.
American Odds on BK8
American (moneyline) odds use a $100 reference point. A positive number (e.g., +150) shows the profit on a $100 bet for an underdog. A negative number (e.g., -120) shows the amount you must bet to profit $100 on a favorite. This format is less commonly used on BK8 but is available for users familiar with US-style sportsbooks.
How to Change Odds Format on BK8
Log in to your BK8 account, navigate to Account Settings, and select your preferred odds format from the dropdown menu. The change takes effect immediately across all sports and markets.
