Canadian Bet Helper
See returns on a Canadian (Super Yankee) — 26 bets across 5 picks.
How to Use This Calculator
- Type in your unit stake (every one of the 26 bets costs this amount)
- Add the odds for each of your 5 selections
- Mark each selection as Won, Lost, or Void
- Check the total return and profit 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
What is a Canadian bet?
A Canadian (also called a Super Yankee) is a system bet made up of 26 bets spread over 5 selections: 10 doubles, 10 trebles, 5 four-folds, and 1 five-fold accumulator. You’ll need at least 2 winners before you see any return.
What sets a Canadian apart from a Lucky 31?
A Lucky 31 uses the same 5 selections but throws in 5 extra single bets, bringing it to 31 bets in total. A Canadian leaves out the singles, so it’s cheaper, but you’ll need at least 2 winners to get a return.
How many winners does a Canadian need?
You’ll need a minimum of 2 winning selections to get a return from a Canadian, because the smallest bet type in it is a double.
What happens when one of my selections is void?
If a selection is void (a non-runner, for instance), any bets that included it drop down to the next smallest combination. A double turns into a single, a treble into a double, and so on.