Betting Calculators
Single Stakes About (SSA) Calculator
Calculate returns for Single Stakes About bets. An SSA is a conditional any-to-come bet between 2 selections consisting of 2 bets.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your unit stake
- Enter odds for both selections
- Select the result (won/lost/void) for each selection
- View the return for 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 between two selections. It consists of two parts: if selection A wins, a unit stake is placed on selection B, and vice versa. It costs 2 units in total.
How is SSA different from a double?
A double requires both selections to win for any return. An SSA returns something if either selection wins — the conditional bet only runs if the first part wins. You can profit even if only one selection wins.
What does any-to-come mean?
Any-to-come (ATC) means the proceeds from a winning bet are used to fund the next bet. In an SSA, if the first selection wins, the original unit stake is placed on the second selection from the winnings.
When should I use an SSA bet?
SSA bets are useful when you have two selections you fancy but want some protection if one loses. Unlike a double where both must win, an SSA can return a profit if just one selection wins at good enough odds.