What Is a Canadian Bet? Meaning, Cost and Worked Examples

What is a Canadian bet? It is a full-cover multiple that turns five selections into 26 bets: 10 doubles, 10 trebles, 5 four-folds and 1 five-fold accumulator. For example, five football picks on one slip become 26 lines. As a result, a Canadian bet costs 26 times your unit stake, so ₦1,000 per bet means ₦26,000 in total. Therefore, at least two selections must win for any return.

A Canadian bet is also called a Super Yankee, a name that shows its link to the Yankee. Meanwhile, the extra selection pushes the bet count from 11 to 26. More guides live in the Betting Academy.

Last updated: November 2026

Quick Answer

• A Canadian bet covers five selections with 26 bets: 10 doubles, 10 trebles, 5 four-folds and 1 five-fold.
• It is also called a Super Yankee, and it contains no singles.
• At least two selections must win for any return.
• A ₦1,000 unit stake costs ₦26,000 in total.
• An each-way version doubles the bet to 52 lines.

What Is a Canadian Bet? The 26-Bet Breakdown

Put simply, what is a Canadian bet? Five selections turned into every multiple from doubles upward. Firstly, pairing every selection with every other gives 10 doubles. Secondly, every group of three forms a treble: 10 trebles. Thirdly, every group of four forms a four-fold: 5 four-folds. Finally, all five together form a single five-fold accumulator. In total, 10 + 10 + 5 + 1 = 26 bets.

Each of the 26 bets is a separate wager: a ₦1,000 Canadian puts ₦1,000 on each line. In addition, every selection must come from a different event. Above all, one losing selection does not kill the whole slip. Each line appears on your betting slip as its own bet.

Bet type	Combinations	Number of bets
Doubles	AB, AC, AD, AE, BC, BD, BE, CD, CE, DE	10
Trebles	ABC, ABD, ABE, ACD, ACE, ADE, BCD, BCE, BDE, CDE	10
Four-folds	ABCD, ABCE, ABDE, ACDE, BCDE	5
Five-fold	ABCDE	1
Total		26

What Is a Canadian Bet? Cost and Unit Stakes

The cost rule is simple: multiply your unit stake by 26. For example, ₦100 per bet costs ₦2,600, while ₦1,000 per bet costs ₦26,000. As a result, small unit stakes keep a Canadian affordable, and large ones make it expensive fast. Therefore, pick a unit stake first and check the total before you confirm the slip. In other words, the unit stake is the only number you choose; the 26 multiplier does the rest.

Unit stake	Total cost
₦100	₦2,600
₦500	₦13,000
₦1,000	₦26,000
₦2,000	₦52,000

However, returns change with the odds, so a Canadian at short odds can still lose money with four winners. For instance, the worked examples below show four winners at 2.00 returning ₦72,000. Above all, check the total stake before you place the bet.

What Is a Canadian Bet? Worked Examples

The examples below all use a ₦1,000 unit stake, so the total stake is ₦26,000 in each case. Firstly, multiply the decimal odds together, then multiply by ₦1,000. For instance, a double at 2.00 pays 2.00 × 2.00 = 4.00 times the stake, or ₦4,000. Similarly, a treble at 2.00 pays 8.00 times (₦8,000), a four-fold 16.00 times (₦16,000), and the five-fold 32.00 times (₦32,000).

All five win at 2.00. Ten doubles pay ₦4,000 each (₦40,000), ten trebles ₦8,000 each (₦80,000), five four-folds ₦16,000 each (₦80,000), and the five-fold ₦32,000. In total, the return is ₦232,000, a profit of ₦206,000.

All five win at 3.00. At 3.00, a double pays 9.00 times (₦9,000), a treble 27.00 times (₦27,000), a four-fold 81.00 times (₦81,000), and the five-fold 243.00 times (₦243,000). In total, the return is ₦1,008,000, a profit of ₦982,000.

Only two winners at 2.50. Only one double wins, because only one pair of winners exists. For example, if A and B win and C, D and E lose, the AB double is the only paying line. In addition, a double at 2.50 pays 6.25 times the stake, or ₦6,250. As a result, the total return is ₦6,250, a loss of ₦19,750. In other words, two winners at short odds rarely cover the stake.

Three winners at 2.00. Three winning selections form three doubles and one treble. Firstly, the three doubles pay ₦4,000 each: ₦12,000. Secondly, the treble pays ₦8,000. In total, the return is ₦20,000, a loss of ₦6,000. Therefore, even three winners at even money do not break even.

Four winners at 2.00. Four winning selections form six doubles, four trebles and one four-fold. For instance, six doubles at ₦4,000 give ₦24,000, four trebles at ₦8,000 give ₦32,000, and the four-fold pays ₦16,000. In total, the return is ₦72,000, a profit of ₦46,000.

Winning selections	Winning bets	Return at 2.00 (₦1,000 stake)
1	None	₦0
2	1 double	₦4,000
3	3 doubles + 1 treble	₦20,000
4	6 doubles + 4 trebles + 1 four-fold	₦72,000
5	All 26 bets	₦232,000

What Is a Canadian Bet Compared with a Yankee and a Heinz?

A Canadian sits between the Yankee and the Heinz in the full-cover family. Firstly, the Yankee covers four selections with 11 bets: 6 doubles, 4 trebles and 1 four-fold. Secondly, the Canadian adds a fifth selection and jumps to 26 bets. Thirdly, the Heinz adds a sixth selection and jumps to 57 bets. In other words, each extra selection more than doubles the bet count and the cost. Therefore, the Canadian suits a punter who wants more cover than a Yankee without paying Heinz money.

Bet	Selections	Bets	Breakdown	Cost at ₦1,000	Winners needed
Yankee	4	11	6 doubles, 4 trebles, 1 four-fold	₦11,000	2
Canadian (Super Yankee)	5	26	10 doubles, 10 trebles, 5 four-folds, 1 five-fold	₦26,000	2
Heinz	6	57	15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 four-folds, 6 five-folds, 1 six-fold	₦57,000	2

All three bets contain no singles, so all three need at least two winners for any return. For example, a Yankee with one winner returns nothing. In addition, all three reward extra winners steeply, because each new winner switches on fresh combinations. However, the cost gap is wide: a Canadian costs more than twice a Yankee, and a Heinz costs more than twice a Canadian. Above all, pick the bet that matches your strong selections.

What Is a Canadian Bet Each Way? The 52-Bet Version

In horse racing, a Canadian can be placed each way, and each of the 26 lines splits into a win part and a place part. As a result, the bet doubles to 52 lines: 26 win bets and 26 place bets. For example, a ₦1,000 each-way Canadian costs ₦52,000 in total. In addition, at least two selections must win or place for any return. However, the place part pays at a fraction of the win odds, so returns are smaller than in the win-only version. Therefore, each-way Canadians suit races where a place finish still feels likely.

What Happens When a Selection Is Void?

In general, bookmakers handle a void selection in one of two ways. Firstly, some bookmakers reduce the bet to a Yankee of 11 bets on the remaining four selections and refund the stake on the 15 affected lines. Secondly, other bookmakers treat the void leg at odds of 1.00, so each affected line settles on the remaining selections and the stake is not refunded. Therefore, check your bookmaker’s void rules before you place a Canadian.

Betting in Nigeria: The Rules That Apply

Betting in Nigeria is regulated at state level. Firstly, the Supreme Court nullified the National Lottery Act 2005 on 22 November 2024, so that Act is not the current law. Secondly, the National Lottery Regulatory Commission framework applies only in the Federal Capital Territory. In addition, licensed bookmakers run identity checks before they pay out, usually with your BVN or 11-digit NIN. Above all, betting is for adults only: 18+ only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is a Canadian Bet in One Sentence?

A Canadian bet is a 26-bet multiple on five selections: 10 doubles, 10 trebles, 5 four-folds and 1 five-fold, with no singles included.

How Much Does a Canadian Bet Cost?

The cost is 26 times your unit stake. For example, ₦100 costs ₦2,600, ₦500 costs ₦13,000, ₦1,000 costs ₦26,000 and ₦2,000 costs ₦52,000. In addition, the each-way version doubles the cost to 52 times the unit stake.

How Many Winners Does a Canadian Bet Need?

At least two of the five selections must win. In other words, one winner returns nothing, because the bet contains no singles.

Is a Canadian Bet the Same as a Super Yankee?

Yes. In short, the two names describe the same 26-bet wager on five selections. For example, some bookmakers list it as a Canadian and others list it as a Super Yankee.

Can I Place a Canadian Bet on Football?

Yes. Firstly, pick five selections from five different matches, because selections must come from separate events. Secondly, enter them as a Canadian on the slip, and the bookmaker builds the 26 lines for you. In addition, the same structure works for horse racing, tennis and other sports.

What Happens If One Selection Is Void?

In general, the bookmaker either reduces the bet to a Yankee of 11 bets and refunds the stake on the 15 affected lines, or treats the void leg at odds of 1.00 so each line settles on the remaining selections. Therefore, check the void rules on your bookmaker’s site before you place the bet.

In short, what is a Canadian bet? It is a 26-bet safety net for five selections. It costs ₦26,000 at a ₦1,000 unit stake, yet it forgives one or two losing picks. Above all, treat it as entertainment, not income, and only stake what you can afford to lose.

Bet Responsibly: betting is entertainment, not a way to make money. Only stake what you can afford to lose, and never chase losses. If betting stops feeling fun, take a break and read our responsible gambling guide. 18+ only.