Yankee
A popular UK bet type with 4 selections and 11 separate bets covering every combination of doubles, trebles, and a fourfold.
A Yankee is a multiple bet popular in UK and European betting markets. It consists of 4 selections and 11 separate bets: 6 doubles, 4 trebles, and 1 fourfold accumulator. You need at least two of your four selections to win to get any return.
Breaking Down the 11 Bets
With selections A, B, C, and D:
- 6 doubles: AB, AC, AD, BC, BD, CD
- 4 trebles: ABC, ABD, ACD, BCD
- 1 fourfold: ABCD
Each of these 11 bets is placed at your chosen stake. A $1 Yankee costs $11 total.
Why Use a Yankee?
The Yankee offers more coverage than a single parlay while costing less than a full round robin or Lucky 15. If three of your four picks win, you collect on several combinations. The fourfold pays the biggest return if all four win.
Yankee vs. Lucky 15
A Lucky 15 covers the same 4 selections but also includes 4 singles, giving 15 total bets. This means you collect even if only one selection wins, but it costs more. The Yankee drops the singles, lowering cost and raising minimum requirement to two winners.
Key Takeaways
- A Yankee has 4 selections and 11 bets (6 doubles, 4 trebles, 1 fourfold).
- You need at least 2 winners to get any return.
- Common in UK horse racing and football betting.
- A $1 Yankee costs $11 in total stakes.
Examples
- Four horse racing picks at $1 per bet = $11 Yankee. Two win: you collect on 1 double. Three win: 3 doubles + 1 treble pay out. All four: all 11 bets win.
Related Terms
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The British/European term for a parlay, combining multiple selections into one bet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a Yankee and a Lucky 15?
A Lucky 15 adds 4 singles to the Yankee's 11 bets, giving 15 total. This means you get a return if even one selection wins. A Yankee requires at least two winners.