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What is a Union Jack Patent Bet?
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Union Jack Patent Example
| Selection Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Team A | 2/1 |
| Team B | 3/1 |
| Team C | 4/1 |
special.betTypes.union-jack-patent.howToCalculate Use the calculator below to see exact returns for each component bet and the total.
Examples
Football (decimal odds)
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Horse racing (fractional odds)
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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
3×3 grid (8 lines)
Place a patent along each row, column and diagonal. Total return is the sum of the returns from all 8 lines.
Reasons for making a Union Jack Patent 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.