Alphabet Betting Calculator
26-bet Alphabet on 6 picks: two patents, a yankee, a six-fold.
How to Use This Calculator
- Input your unit stake
- Input odds for all 6 selections (position is significant — selections 2-5 feature in more bet components)
- Mark the result (won/lost/void) per selection
- Read your total return plus a per-component profit breakdown
Formula
An Alphabet bet on 6 selections consists of:
- Patent on selections 1,2,3 (7 bets): 3 singles + 3 doubles + 1 treble
- Patent on selections 4,5,6 (7 bets): 3 singles + 3 doubles + 1 treble
- Yankee on selections 2,3,4,5 (11 bets): 6 doubles + 4 trebles + 1 four-fold
- Six-fold accumulator on all 6 (1 bet) Total: 26 bets
Selections 2-5 feature in both the patents and the yankee, so they generate larger returns. Place your strongest picks in positions 2-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Define the Alphabet bet.
The Alphabet is a 26-bet structure spanning 6 selections. It bundles two patents (over selections 1-3 and 4-6), a yankee (over selections 2-5), and a six-fold accumulator covering every selection.
Why does selection order matter in an Alphabet?
Selections 2 through 5 sit inside both the patent and yankee components, meaning they feed more bets. Slot your highest-confidence picks into these positions to maximize potential returns.
What is the cost of an Alphabet bet?
An Alphabet equals 26 × your unit stake. At $1 per unit the total outlay comes to $26.
Does a single winning selection return anything on an Alphabet?
Yes. Because the Alphabet carries singles (through the patents), one winning selection can yield some profit — though across the full 26-bet outlay you would most likely still net an overall loss.