Canadian
What is a Canadian Bet?
A Canadian bet, sometimes called a "Super Yankee," is a type of wager that involves 5 selections, broken down into 26 smaller bets. These include:
10 doubles
10 trebles (3-selection combinations)
5 four-folds (4-selection combinations)
1 five-fold accumulator (all 5 selections combined)
Unlike a Lucky 31, a Canadian bet does not include single bets on each selection—this is the primary difference.
How does it work?
With a Canadian, you’re placing bets on every possible outcome combination among your 5 selections. This means that if at least 2 of your selections win, you’ll receive a return. However, given the layered structure of the bet, the amount you win will depend on how many of your picks are successful. Keep in mind that if one selection loses, it can impact the overall return, but you'll still see a payout if enough selections win.
Why Choose a Canadian Bet?
A Canadian bet is popular among bettors who want multiple chances to win from just 5 selections. It’s an exciting option because even if not all selections are successful, it still offers various ways to yield a return.
Double
1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 2-3, 2-4, 2-5, 3-4, 3-5, 4-5
Treble
1-2-3, 1-2-4, 1-2-5, 1-3-4, 1-3-5, 1-4-5, 2-3-4, 2-3-5, 2-4-5, 3-4-5
4-Fold
1-2-3-4, 1-2-3-5, 1-2-4-5, 1-3-4-5, 2-3-4-5
5-Fold Accumulator
1-2-3-4-5
Total
26 possible combinations
Other Example Setup:
Let’s say you place a Canadian bet on 5 different soccer teams to win their respective matches:
Team 1
Team 2
Team 3
Team 4
Team 5
This Canadian bet will break down into 26 individual bets, as follows:
10 doubles (e.g., Team 1 & Team 2, Team 1 & Team 3, etc.)
10 trebles (e.g., Team 1, Team 2 & Team 3)
5 four-folds (e.g., Team 1, Team 2, Team 3 & Team 4)
1 five-fold accumulator (e.g., Team 1, Team 2, Team 3, Team 4 & Team 5)
Example Results:
Let’s see how potential outcomes can affect your returns.
Scenario 1: Only Two Teams Win
Teams A and B are the only teams that win their games.
Since there are 10 doubles in a Canadian bet, and one of them includes Teams 1 and 2, you’ll receive a payout on that double bet.
Result: Small return, as only one double pays out.
Scenario 2: Three Teams Win
Teams 1, 2, and 3 win, but Teams 4 and 5 lose.
This means payouts on:
3 doubles (1 & 2, 1 & 3, 2 & 3)
1 treble (1, 2, & 3)
Result: Better return than in Scenario 1, as both double and treble bets are successful.
Scenario 3: Four Teams Win
Teams 1, 2, 3, and 4 win, with only Team 5 losing.
You’ll receive payouts on:
6 doubles
4 trebles
1 four-fold
Result: Significant return, with multiple doubles, trebles, and a four-fold paying out.
Scenario 4: All Five Teams Win
Teams 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 all win their games.
You’ll receive payouts on all 26 bets:
10 doubles
10 trebles
5 four-folds
1 five-fold accumulator
Result: Maximum payout, as every combination has won.
Why does it matter?
The Canadian bet allows you to win even if not all selections are successful, though the more selections win, the higher your potential return. This makes it ideal for bettors who enjoy maximizing their winning chances across multiple outcomes.
Important:
Double bet: A double is a bet involving two selections. If the first selection wins, the entire return from that win is used as the stake for the second selection.
Treble bet: A treble is a bet involving three selections, where the returns from the first selection are used as the stake for the second, and the returns from the second are then rolled over to the third.
4-fold / 5-fold / accumulator: An accumulator is a single bet that combines multiple selections, with a payout only if all selections are successful.
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