Alphabet Bet Tool
Returns for the 26-bet Alphabet on 6 selections — two patents, a yankee and a six-fold.
How to Use This Calculator
- Set your unit stake
- Input odds for all 6 selections (order counts — selections 2-5 feed into more bet parts)
- Mark each selection won, lost, or void
- Read off the total return and the profit breakdown by component
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 an Alphabet bet.
An Alphabet is a 26-bet wager spanning 6 selections. It stacks two patents (selections 1-3 and 4-6), a yankee (selections 2-5), and a six-fold accumulator covering every selection.
Why does selection order matter in an Alphabet?
Selections 2 to 5 sit in both the patent and yankee parts, so they feed more bets. Put your strongest picks in those slots to push potential returns higher.
What does an Alphabet bet cost?
An Alphabet runs 26 × your unit stake. At $1 per unit, that’s $26 total.
Can one winner return a profit on an Alphabet?
Yes. The patents include singles, so a single winning selection can return something — though across the full 26-bet outlay you’d most likely still end up down overall.