Union Jack Patent Betting Calculator
9 picks in a 3x3 grid; Patent per line.
How to Use This Calculator
- Input unit stake
- Input odds for all 9 selections (laid out on a 3×3 grid)
- Mark each selection won/lost/void
- Read total return, broken down line by line
Formula
9 selections in a 3×3 grid with 8 lines (rows, columns, diagonals). Each line has a Patent: 3 singles + 3 doubles + 1 treble = 7 bets. Total: 8 × 7 = 56 bets.
Includes singles, so even one winner on a line generates a return.
Frequently Asked Questions
Definition: Union Jack Patent bet?
9 selections set on a 3×3 grid, with a Patent (3 singles + 3 doubles + 1 treble) staked on each of the 8 lines — 56 bets total.
How does it diverge from Union Jack Trixie?
The Patent variant attaches singles to every line, so a single correct pick on a line returns; a Trixie requires a minimum of 2.
Cost?
56 × unit stake. At $1 per unit, total outlay is $56.