Single Stakes About Tool
Returns for a Single Stakes About (SSA) — a conditional any-to-come bet on two picks.
How to Use This Calculator
- Set your unit stake
- Enter the odds for both selections
- Mark each selection Won, Lost, or Void
- Read off the return on each part and your total profit
Formula
SSA Part 1 (A→B): Stake on A. If A wins, unit stake goes on B from the returns.
- A loses: return = 0
- A wins, B loses: return = (A_odds - 1) × stake
- A wins, B wins: return = (A_odds - 1) × stake + B_odds × stake
SSA Part 2 (B→A): Same logic reversed.
Total cost: 2 × unit stake
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Single Stakes About bet?
A Single Stakes About (SSA) is a conditional any-to-come (ATC) bet across two selections. It has two parts: if selection A wins, a unit stake goes onto selection B, and vice versa. Total cost is 2 units.
How does an SSA differ from a double?
A double pays only if both selections win. An SSA pays if either selection wins, since the conditional bet runs only when the first part lands. One winner can still turn a profit.
What does any-to-come mean?
Any-to-come (ATC) means proceeds from a winning bet fund the next one. In an SSA, when the first selection wins, the original unit stake is placed on the second selection out of the winnings.
When is an SSA the right choice?
An SSA suits two selections you like when you want some cover should one fail. Unlike a double that needs both to win, an SSA can return a profit on a single winner priced high enough.