Single Stakes About Calc
An SSA — conditional any-to-come bet on two picks.
How to Use This Calculator
- Punch in your unit stake
- Enter the odds for both selections
- Flag the result — won, lost, or 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 running between two selections. It breaks into two parts: if selection A lands, a unit stake drops onto selection B, and the same the other way round. The whole thing costs 2 units.
How does an SSA differ from a double?
A double needs both selections to land before it pays a penny. An SSA pays out if either one comes in — the conditional leg only fires once the first part wins. So you can still walk away in profit on a single winner.
What does any-to-come actually mean?
Any-to-come (ATC) means the proceeds of a winning bet bankroll the next one. In an SSA, when the first selection lands, the original unit stake is rolled onto the second selection straight from the winnings.
When is an SSA the right play?
Reach for an SSA when you like two selections but want a cushion if one slips. Unlike a double that demands both, an SSA can still turn a profit off a single winner — provided the odds are generous enough.