Canadian Bet Calculator
Settle a Canadian (Super Yankee): 26 bets spanning 5 selections.
How to Use This Calculator
- Input your unit stake (each of the 26 bets is charged this amount)
- Input the odds for each of your 5 selections
- Set each selection’s result (Won, Lost, or Void)
- Read off the total return and profit aggregated across all 26 bets
Formula
A Canadian (Super Yankee) consists of 26 bets on 5 selections:
- 10 Doubles (C(5,2) = 10)
- 10 Trebles (C(5,3) = 10)
- 5 Four-folds (C(5,4) = 5)
- 1 Five-fold accumulator (C(5,5) = 1)
Total Stake = Unit Stake × 26
Each combination bet multiplies the odds of the included selections.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a Canadian bet defined?
A Canadian (also called a Super Yankee) is a system bet of 26 bets distributed over 5 selections: 10 doubles, 10 trebles, 5 four-folds, and 1 five-fold accumulator. A minimum of 2 winners is required to generate a return.
What distinguishes a Canadian from a Lucky 31?
A Lucky 31 uses the same 5 selections but layers on 5 extra single bets, for 31 bets in total. A Canadian omits the singles, lowering the cost but requiring at least 2 winners before any return.
What is the minimum number of winners for a Canadian?
At least 2 winning selections are needed to produce a return on a Canadian, given that the smallest bet type included is a double.
How is a void selection handled?
When a selection is void (for example, a non-runner), any bets containing it drop down to the next smaller combination. A double reduces to a single, a treble to a double, and so on.