Single Stakes About (SSA)
What is a Single Stakes About Bet?
Two singles with conditional staking: returns from the first winning single place a single on the second (and vice versa).
Single Stakes About Example
| Selection Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Team A | 2/1 |
| Team B | 3/1 |
| Team C | 4/1 |
Treat as two conditional singles; if selection A wins, a single is placed on B with the specified stake about condition. Use the calculator below to see exact returns for each component bet and the total.
Examples
Football (decimal odds)
A 2.10 and B 2.40 with SSA: if A wins, place a single on B from the proceeds; if B wins, place a single on A.
Horse racing (fractional odds)
Horses A 7/4 and B 5/2 with SSA conditions in both directions.
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
Conditional singles
- Place two singles (one on each selection).
- If A wins, place an extra single on B from the proceeds; if B wins, do the same onto A.
- Total return = both base singles + any triggered extra singles.
Reasons for making a Single Stakes About 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.