Yankee Bet Calculator
Calculate your Yankee bet returns instantly: 11 bets across 4 selections, covering every double, treble and the four-fold. Works win or each way, with void runners. Free, with no sign-up.
6 doubles + 4 trebles + 1 four-fold = 11 bets
Each way doubles the bets: one win line and one place line for every bet.
Type odds as 5/1, evs or 6.0. Leave every result on Won to see the most the bet can return, then set the real results once they are in.
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Returns include stakes. A void selection runs at 1.0, so a double with a void leg pays as a single.
What a Yankee costs
A Yankee is 11 bets, so it costs 11 times your unit stake: £5.50 at 50p, £11 at £1. Each way doubles it to 22 bets.
6 doubles + 4 trebles + 1 four-fold = 11 betsWorked example
A 50p Yankee (£5.50) with all four winning at 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0 returns £59.50 from doubles, £171 from trebles and £180 from the four-fold: £410.50.
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What Is a Yankee Bet?
A Yankee is one of the most popular full cover bets in UK racing and football. It is 11 bets on 4 selections: 6 doubles, 4 trebles and 1 four-fold accumulator. Unlike a Lucky 15 it has no singles, so at least two selections must win before you get anything back, but the bet costs less.
At a £1 unit stake a Yankee costs £11 win only or £22 each way. Many punters use 25p to 50p stakes, a £2.75 to £5.50 outlay win only. Its strength is balance: every multiple combination of four selections, without paying for singles.
Yankee vs Lucky 15
A Lucky 15 uses the same 4 selections but adds 4 singles, making 15 bets, so it returns something from just one winner. The Yankee is cheaper (11 bets against 15) but needs two winners. If you are confident at least two of your four will win, the Yankee gives you the same multiples for less.
Yankee bet example
A 50p Yankee on four horses at 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0 costs £5.50. If all four win, every one of the 11 bets lands:
- 6 doubles: the pairs multiply to 12, 15, 18, 20, 24 and 30, so £59.50 at 50p
- 4 trebles: 60, 72, 90 and 120, so £171
- The four-fold: 3 × 4 × 5 × 6 × £0.50 = £180
That is £410.50 in total. With only the 3.0 and 4.0 shots winning, you get one double: £6, so two short-priced winners may not cover the stake. Try any combination in the calculator above, including void runners and each way.
Tips for a Yankee bet
- Pick four you rate: with no singles, one winner returns nothing. A Yankee suits four selections where you expect at least two to win. If not, a Lucky 15’s singles give more cover.
- Mix prices sensibly: two winners at short prices may not cover the stake, so a Yankee works best with selections around 2/1 and bigger.
- Different events: bookmakers usually need each selection to come from a different event. A Yankee across horse racing, football and golf on a Saturday is a common bet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Yankee bet?
A Yankee is a full cover bet on 4 selections made up of 11 bets: 6 doubles, 4 trebles and 1 four-fold. There are no singles, so at least two selections must win for a return.
How much does a Yankee cost?
A Yankee costs 11 times your unit stake. At 50p a bet it costs £5.50 win only or £11 each way. At £1 a bet it costs £11 win only or £22 each way.
What is the difference between a Yankee and a Lucky 15?
A Lucky 15 adds 4 singles to the 11 Yankee bets, making 15 bets, so one winner guarantees a return. A Yankee has no singles, so it is 11 bets and needs at least two winners.
Can I place a Yankee each way?
Yes. An each way Yankee is 22 bets, 11 win and 11 place, so it costs double. Every double, treble and the four-fold has a win part and a place part. Switch the calculator to Each way and set the place terms to see both lines.
How many winners do I need to profit on a Yankee?
You need at least two winners for any return, and whether two winners make a profit depends on the prices. Two winners land one double: at 3/1 and 4/1 that is 4 × 5 = 20 units back on an 11-unit stake. Three winners land three doubles and a treble, which usually covers the stake comfortably.