The Basics of the Super Yankee for Sports Betting
The Super Yankee bet is a special type of permutation bet that takes its name from the more traditional Yankee bet. It’s also known as a Canadian bet, but the origins of this name are unknown. Despite this, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the Super Yankee bet right here.
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- October 30, 2025
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The Theory: How it Works
While a regular Yankee covers permutations for four selections, the Super Yankee covers five selections for a total of 26 individual bets. This means that whatever unit stake you place will be multiplied by 26. For example, a €1 unit stake on a Super Yankee bet would result in a total stake of €26.
The first thing you need to do is to place five (5) eligible selections on your betslip. If this is done correctly, you will see the option to place a Super Yankee in the multiples section of the betslip. When putting money on a SY, you are covering the following 26 bets:
- 10 doubles
- 10 trebles
- 5 four-fold accumulators
- 1 five-fold accumulator
Similar to a regular Yankee bet, a minimum of two selections must win in order for a SY to guarantee any kind of return. The winnings you get depend entirely on how many winners you have and the odds of those winning selections.
3 Examples of a Super Yankee Bet
To help you get a better understanding of how the Super Yankee works, we’ll provide three examples to show how the payout differs depending on how many and which selections win. These are most commonly used in horse racing and the below examples are based on a €1 unit stake, for a €26 total stake.
Example 1
| Selection | Odds | Result |
| #1 | 4/1 | WON |
| #2 | 11/10 | WON |
| #3 | 6/1 | LOST |
| #4 | 12/1 | WON |
| #5 | 28/1 | LOST |
The return on this bet would be €293.30. Since only three of the selections here have won, this bet would pay out on the 3 possible doubles and the 1 possible treble.
Example 2
| Selection | Odds | Result |
| #1 | 4/1 | WON |
| #2 | 11/10 | WON |
| #3 | 6/1 | WON |
| #4 | 12/1 | LOST |
| #5 | 28/1 | LOST |
The return on this bet would be €133.70. Three of the five selections have won again, so it would again pay out on the 3 possible doubles and 1 possible treble. However, the payout differs from the first bet due to the odds of the winning selections.
Example 3
| Selection | Odds | Result |
| #1 | 4/1 | WON |
| #2 | 11/10 | WON |
| #3 | 6/1 | WON |
| #4 | 12/1 | WON |
| #5 | 28/1 | LOST |
The return on this bet would be €2,055.10. In this example, four of the selections have generated a return. So here, the bet would pay out on the 6 possible doubles, 3 possible trebles, and the 1 possible four-fold accumulator.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Super Yankee is a handy permutation betting system for those who have five selections and are confident that at least two of them are going to win. Given that the unit stake is multiplied by 26, it’s best to pick out selections that represent good value. This means that you will then not have to rely on every selection winning in order to get a decent return. The next time you want to place a five-fold accumulator bet, consider this system as an alternative. Furthermore, you can use our Super Yankee Calculator tool here.
FAQS
Why is it called a Super Yankee?
It’s called a Super Yankee because the bet is very similar to a regular Yankee, only it’s for five selections instead of four.
What happens if only one selection wins in a Super Yankee bet?
When only one selection wins in a Super Yankee, the bet will be settled as a loss. A minimum of two selections must win for you to receive any payout.
What is the minimum stake for a Super Yankee?
The minimum unit stake for a SY is 5 cents, for a total stake of €1.30.
What sports can I use the Super Yankee bet on?
You can use the SY on any sport, as long as you have five eligible selections on the betslip.
What’s the difference between a Super Yankee and a Lucky31 bet?
The SY does not cover single bets, whereas a Lucky31 bet does.