Yankee
What is a Yankee Bet?
A Yankee uses 4 selections forming 6 Doubles, 4 Trebles, 1 Four-fold.
Yankee Composition
Contains 6 Doubles, 4 Trebles, 1 Four-fold.
| Bet | Selections | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Doubles | All pairs | 6 |
| Trebles | All triples | 4 |
| 4-folds | All 4-selection combinations | 1 |
Permutations
- Doubles: All possible pairs across your selections. (6 total)
- Trebles: All possible triples across your selections. (4 total)
- 4-folds: All 4-selection combinations. (1 total)
Yankee Example
| Selection Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Team A | 2/1 |
| Team B | 3/1 |
| Team C | 4/1 |
| Team D | 5/1 |
Calculate all 11 component bets and sum returns. Use the calculator below to see exact returns for each component bet and the total.
Examples
Football (decimal odds)
A 1.80, B 2.00, C 2.20, D 2.50 → 6 doubles, 4 trebles, 1 four-fold.
Horse racing (fractional odds)
Horses A 6/4, B 2/1, C 9/4, D 5/2 in a Yankee.
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
Doubles
Each double: Return = stake × odds of pick 1 × odds of pick 2. Add all doubles.
Trebles
Each treble: Return = stake × odds1 × odds2 × odds3. Add all trebles.
4-folds
Each 4-fold: Return = stake × multiply the odds of 4 selections. Add all 4-folds.
Total return = add up the returns from all of the above component bets.
Reasons for making a Yankee 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.