Single Bet
What is a Single Bet?
A Single is one selection and one bet. Your return depends on that single outcome.
Single Composition
Contains 1 Single.
| Bet | Selections | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Singles | Any single selection | 1 |
Permutations
- Singles: Each selection as a single bet. (1 total)
Single Example
| Selection Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Team A | 2/1 |
| Team B | 3/1 |
| Team C | 4/1 |
Multiply your stake by the decimal odds. Fractional: add stake to winnings. Use the calculator below to see exact returns for each component bet and the total.
Examples
Football (decimal odds)
Team A to win at 2.00. A $10 stake returns $20 (profit $10).
Horse racing (fractional odds)
Horse A at 2/1. A £10 stake returns £30 (profit £20).
Fractional odds explained
- Written as a/b (e.g., 5/2). This means you win a profit of a for every b you stake.
- Profit = stake × (a ÷ b). Total return = stake + profit.
- Quick convert to decimal: 1 + (a ÷ b). Example: 9/4 → 1 + 9/4 = 3.25.
- Example: at 2/1, a £10 stake: profit £20, total return £30.
Formulas
Singles
Each single: Return = stake × odds.
Total return = add up the returns from all of the above component bets.
Reasons for making a Single Bet
- Increased chances of winning: Multiple combinations create more ways to get a return than a single bet.
- Potential for significant returns: When several selections win, combined payouts can grow quickly.
- Risk management: Some combinations can still return even if not all selections win.