Calculate an SSA
Single Stakes About: a conditional any-to-come bet on two picks.
How to Use This Calculator
- Set your unit stake
- Punch in the odds for both selections
- Flag the outcome (won/lost/void) for each selection
- Read off the return on each part plus 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 linking two selections. It runs in two parts: if selection A lands, a unit stake rolls onto selection B, and the same the other way round. The full cost is 2 units.
How does an SSA differ from a double?
A double needs both selections to land before it pays anything. An SSA returns something the moment either one wins — the conditional leg only fires once the first part lands. So you can come out ahead even with a single winner.
What does any-to-come actually mean?
Any-to-come (ATC) means the proceeds from a winning bet get recycled to fund the next one. With an SSA, when the first selection wins, the original unit stake is automatically rolled onto the second selection out of those winnings.
When is an SSA the right call?
SSA bets shine when you like two selections but want a cushion if one falls short. Unlike a double that demands both winners, an SSA can still bank a profit off a single winner — provided the odds are generous enough.