What Is a Yankee Bet in Ireland
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A Yankee is a combination bet on 4 selections covering 11 bets: 6 doubles, 4 trebles, and 1 four-fold accumulator. There are no singles, which means you need at least 2 selections to win to get any return.
Yankee Bet Structure
| Bet Type | Combinations | Min Winners |
|---|---|---|
| Doubles | 6 | 2 |
| Trebles | 4 | 3 |
| Four-fold accumulator | 1 | 4 |
| Total bets | 11 | 2 (to get any return) |
Yankee vs Lucky 15: What Is the Difference
A Lucky 15 is a Yankee plus 4 singles (15 bets total). The singles mean that if only 1 selection wins, you still get a return. A Yankee has no singles, so 1 winner = no return. Lucky 15 costs more (15 × stake vs 11 × stake) but provides better downside protection. For casual punters, the Lucky 15 is usually preferred over the Yankee.
Yankee Worked Example
Stake: €1 per line = €11 total. 4 selections at odds of 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0:
- If 2 of the 4 win (say 2.0 and 3.0): 1 double returns = €1 × (2.0 × 3.0) = €6. Net: -€5 (€11 staked, €6 return)
- If 3 win (2.0, 3.0, 4.0): 3 doubles + 1 treble. Treble = €1 × (2×3×4) = €24. Total return ≈ €42. Net: +€31
- If all 4 win: massive return across all 11 bets. The four-fold alone = €1 × (2×3×4×5) = €120
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