Hence , a one pound bet at decimal odds of 2.0 would return two pounds to the bettor ; the one pound initial stake plus one pound in winnings .
It represents the number of pounds returned if the bet wins , including the initial stake .
A one pound bet at decimal odds of 2.0 would return two pounds to the bettor ; the one pound initial stake plus one pound in winnings .
It represents the number of pounds returned if the bet wins , including the initial stake .