# How payouts work

For a given stake, you could potentially earn an amount determined by the fixed odds set by the author of the Ante.

For example, if the author staked **10 USDC** at **2:1 fixed odds against** and you staked **5 USDC Against**, you could earn **10 USDC** (minus gas fees) if you win.

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If you win but there is not enough staked on the opposing side, your payout may be less than the full amount implied by the odds. In the previous example, if someone else staked **1 USDC Against** before your **5 USDC** stake, you would only be able to claim **8 USDC** (minus gas fees) if you win.

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On the other hand, if you lose and there is not enough staked on the opposing side, you could get some of your stake back. In the preceding scenario, if you lost, you would still be able to withdraw **1 USDC** of your original stake.

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