Yankee Calculator
Total outlay = stake per bet x 11
How To Use This Calculator
The Yankee calculator computes returns for the 11-bet multiple from 4 selections. Mark winners and losers, set your unit stake, and review the doubles, trebles, and four-fold breakdown.
The calculator multiplies your unit stake by 11 for the total outlay.
Enter odds for each pick and toggle whether it won or lost. At least 2 winners are needed for a return.
See returns split by 6 doubles, 4 trebles, and the four-fold accumulator. No singles are included.
What Is a Yankee?
A Yankee is a UK full-cover multiple bet built from 4 selections. It packages all 6 doubles, 4 trebles, and the single four-fold accumulator into 11 separate bets. There are no singles, so you need at least 2 winners before the bet returns anything.
The Yankee is essentially a Lucky 15 without the 4 singles. The math is the same up the chain, but the lower stake (11 bets versus 15) suits bettors who are confident enough to skip the safety net of singles. It is widely available at UK and Irish bookmakers and a fixture on Lucky-style accumulator slips.
- 6 doubles
- 4 trebles
- 1 four-fold accumulator
- 11 total bets per Yankee
- Needs 2+ winners for any return.
How a Yankee Pays Out
Each of the 11 component bets settles independently. Returns from winning combinations are summed; losing combinations contribute zero.
Stake: 1 unit per bet. 4 selections, all winners at decimal odds 2.00.
Doubles: 6 x (2.00 x 2.00) = 24 units
Trebles: 4 x (2.00 x 2.00 x 2.00) = 32 units
Four-fold: 1 x (2.00 x 2.00 x 2.00 x 2.00) = 16 units
Total return: 72 units (stake 11)
Profit: 61 units (about 6.5x the total outlay)
With 2 winners you collect 1 double; with 3 you collect 3 doubles plus 1 treble; with 4 the entire 11-bet structure pays. The compounding is what makes the four-of-four scenario so rewarding compared to a straight accumulator.
Sample Yankee Returns
All scenarios below assume 1 unit stake per bet (11 unit total outlay) with all selections at the same decimal odds.
| Winners | Odds Each | Return | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 of 4 | 2.00 | 0 units | -11 units |
| 2 of 4 | 2.00 | 4 units | -7 units |
| 3 of 4 | 2.00 | 20 units | +9 units |
| 4 of 4 | 2.00 | 72 units | +61 units |
| 4 of 4 | 3.00 | 324 units | +313 units |
| 4 of 4 | 5.00 | 1500 units | +1489 units |
Yankees pay nothing on a single winner. They suit bettors who expect at least 2 of 4 selections to land.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
A Yankee has no singles. One winner pays zero. If you want a payout from a single winner, use a Lucky 15 (same 4 picks plus 4 singles).
A 5 unit Yankee costs 55 units, not 5. The 11x multiplier turns a small unit stake into a meaningful commitment.
Across 11 bets with 4 legs, even small price improvements compound. An odds comparison tool quickly earns its keep on multiples this size.
Yankee = 11 bets, no singles. Lucky 15 = same 4 picks plus 4 singles, often with UK bookmaker bonuses. Lucky 15 costs more but pays out on a single winner; Yankee is cheaper but harsher on poor picks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Yankee bet?
A Yankee is a UK multiple bet of 11 bets across 4 selections: 6 doubles, 4 trebles, and 1 four-fold accumulator. There are no singles, so at least 2 selections must win for a return.
How many bets are in a Yankee?
Exactly 11: 6 doubles + 4 trebles + 1 four-fold. Your unit stake is multiplied by 11 for the total outlay.
How many winners do I need for a Yankee return?
Two. A single winning selection returns nothing because Yankees do not include singles. With 2 winners you collect the connecting double; with 3 you collect 3 doubles plus a treble; with 4 the full 11 bets pay.
What does a Yankee pay if all four win at 2.00?
With a 1 unit stake per bet, the return is 72 units against an 11 unit outlay, or about 6.5x. The 6 doubles return 24 units, the 4 trebles return 32, and the four-fold returns 16.
What is the difference between a Yankee and a Lucky 15?
A Lucky 15 is a Yankee plus 4 singles, making 15 bets in total. Lucky 15 pays out on a single winner and often comes with UK bookmaker bonuses; Yankee is cheaper but needs at least 2 winners for any return.
What is the difference between a Yankee and a Trixie?
A Trixie uses 3 selections (4 bets); Yankee uses 4 selections (11 bets). Same full-cover structure without singles, just one selection larger.
What is a Super Yankee?
Super Yankee, also called Canadian, adds a fifth selection: 26 bets (10 doubles + 10 trebles + 5 four-folds + 1 five-fold). Same no-singles structure as Yankee, scaled up by one pick.
Which bookmakers accept Yankee bets?
Most UK and Irish bookmakers, including Bet365, William Hill, Paddy Power, Coral, and Ladbrokes, accept Yankees. Look for it in the multiple bet slip after you add four selections.
Can I bet a Yankee each-way?
Yes. An each-way Yankee doubles the stake to 22 bets (11 win + 11 place), so a 1 unit each-way Yankee costs 22 units. Place legs settle at the win odds reduced by the bookmaker's place fraction (commonly 1/4 or 1/5).
Can I bet a Yankee on football or other sports?
Yes. Yankees work on any sport with discrete outcomes. They are most popular on UK and Irish horse racing because of the each-way structure, but football match-winner Yankees are common too.
Are Yankees profitable long term?
Only when every selection has positive expected value and your hit rate clears the break-even threshold for 2-of-4 outcomes. Yankees compound your edge when picks are sharp and compound the margin when they are not.
What unit stake should I use on a Yankee?
Pick a unit you would comfortably risk 11 times. A 5 unit Yankee costs 55 units total. Most disciplined bettors keep total exposure on any multiple under 1 to 2 percent of bankroll.
Pro Tip: Yankees Suit Confident 2-of-4 Bettors
Skipping the singles saves 4 units but raises the threshold for any return. Use our EV Calculator to verify each of your 4 legs is a value bet before backing a Yankee over the safer Lucky 15.