Flag Calculator
Calculate returns for Flag bets with 4 selections. A Flag consists of 23 bets: 6 doubles, 4 trebles, 1 four-fold accumulator, and 12 single-stakes-about (SSA) pairs.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your unit stake
- Enter odds for all 4 selections
- Select the result (won/lost/void) for each selection
- View your total return and profit breakdown
Formula
A Flag bet on 4 selections consists of:
- 6 doubles (C(4,2))
- 4 trebles (C(4,3))
- 1 four-fold accumulator (C(4,4))
- 12 SSA bets (6 pairs × 2 directions) Total: 23 bets
SSA (Single Stakes About): For each pair (A,B), two bets:
- A→B: Stake on A. If A wins, unit stake goes on B.
- B→A: Stake on B. If B wins, unit stake goes on A.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Flag bet?
A Flag is a full-cover bet on 4 selections that includes all doubles, trebles, and the four-fold accumulator, plus 12 Single Stakes About (SSA) any-to-come bets. It totals 23 bets.
How does SSA work in a Flag?
SSA (Single Stakes About) pairs each combination of two selections with conditional bets. If the first wins, a unit stake is placed on the second, and vice versa. This adds 12 extra bets (6 pairs × 2 directions) to the standard Yankee.
How much does a Flag bet cost?
A Flag bet costs 23 × your unit stake. At $1 per unit, the total outlay is $23.
What is the difference between a Flag and a Yankee?
A Yankee has 11 bets (doubles, trebles, and four-fold). A Flag adds 12 SSA any-to-come bets on top of the Yankee, totaling 23 bets.