The Alphabet system for sports betting represents a fascinating and intricate blend of two patented approaches, one Yankee and a multiplier involving 6 events. To use this system, it's essential to carefully choose 6 predictions on which to base your bet.
If the term isn't familiar to many, it might be because it doesn't have the same popularity in the U.S. as it does in the U.K. However, it's important to note that not all American bookmakers offer a ready-to-use Alphabet system. In such cases, you will need to create it yourself by gradually betting within the system, as we will explain later.
As illustrated in the diagram above, betting with an Alphabet system is equivalent to placing 26 distinct bets, recalling the letters of the English alphabet; hence the name. The number of combinations arises from various arrangements: 7 from the first patent (3 single bets, 3 doubles, and 1 triple), 7 from the second patent (3 single bets, 3 doubles, and 1 triple), 11 from the Yankee (6 doubles, 4 triples, and 1 fourfold), and finally, one multiple with 6 events.
Does it all seem very complex? With a little patience, you’ll find that it's not as difficult as it may seem, and there are several reasons to give it a try.
The Theory: How the Alphabet System Works
As some systems experts may already understand, the advantage of the Alphabet system for sports betting is that it assigns a variable value to each of its predictions. This goal is mainly achieved through the Patent involved in the bet. Let’s break down a theoretical example to understand how the Alphabet system functions.
Example 1: Carefully select 6 predictions from soccer matches or other sports. Combine the first three, A, B, and C, into a first Patent, and the next three, D, E, and F, into a second Patent. Next, we will include the same events B, C, D, and E into a Yankee. Finally, using all the events we've bet on so far in various combinations, we will create a classic 6-fold parlay consisting of A, B, C, D, E, and F.
Usage: The main advantage of this type of systematic bet, compared to others described on our systems page, is the ability to assign different values to some predictions over others. The events in which we have less confidence should occupy positions A and F and will only be combined in one Patent each and in the 6-fold parlay. These events will not be included in the Yankee, where predictions B, C, D, and E will be incorporated.
Alphabet and Sports Betting: An Evolving Connection
We're not talking about love at first sight, but even slowly developing relationships can yield fruitful and lasting results. The Alphabet system and sports betting on soccer actually come together only later on. Initially, this type of betting, similar to the Dutching strategy (see glossary), originated in the context of horse racing, which is very popular in the UK.
It wasn't until later that its potential for soccer was recognized, making it one of the most popular systems among sports enthusiasts in England. However, that doesn’t stop us from using it for bets on other sports we enjoy or are more knowledgeable about.
A Practical Example
Up until now, we've mainly focused on the theory, highlighting the key features and potential applications of an Alphabet betting system. It's time to dive into the practical details and discover how to create and place a bet slip using this type of wager.
To do this, we've chosen to pay homage to the country where this system was conceived by using matches from the Premier League. This is just one example: you can obviously bet on events from any league you wish.
As you can see from the table, we've reserved positions 1 and 6 of our Alphabet system for two more uncertain predictions, the draws of Arsenal vs. Tottenham and Huddersfield vs. Brighton, which also happen to be the two matches with the highest odds we've selected. The positioning of events is crucial in this type of bet, as it determines the possible combinations, unlike other types of systems.
We placed a $3 bet on each of the 26 available combinations, for a total investment of $78. Ultimately, the results were fairly good. We missed the first and last predictions, which were the trickiest, affecting both Patents and the 6-fold accumulator. However, the four central predictions were correct.
This resulted in winning a full Yankee, with 11 successful combinations: 6 doubles, 4 triples, and 1 quadruple, which yielded a total of $173.15. After subtracting our investment, we ended up with a profit of $95.15.
If we had hit one of the two outside predictions, for example the draw between Arsenal and Tottenham, we would have also secured a Patent, bringing our final winnings to $259. Not bad at all, although our goal was a clean sweep, which would have netted us over $546. Oh well, there will be another chance. After all, that's part of the allure of betting systems.
Alphabet: A Great Choice for Diversifying Your Bets
Not all of our predictions hold the same weight, and we're not equally confident in all of them. Some we see as sure bets, and they turn out to be just that. Others, however, are risks, and right up until the last action, we're uncertain about winning them. In this situation, the Alphabet system comes to our aid.
Of course, having a bit more experience than the average bettor is essential, especially if this combination isn't offered by our trusted bookmaker, and we have to create it ourselves with the tools at our disposal.
We can't deny that there's a lot of potential, as highlighted in the example presented on this page. Visit our main page dedicated to AAMS betting sites to explore all the features of the operators active in the U.S. market.
FAQ
In this overview of the Alphabet system, we've aimed to provide all the information in the most complete and clear way possible. However, if you still have questions or uncertainties, feel free to reach out to us via email at info@sitiscommesse.com; our team is here to help!
🚫 What are the maximum winnings limits for an Alphabet system?
For all bookmakers offering this type of system in their betting options, the standard limit of $50,000 applies. If you need to create the Alphabet on your own, the limit will be $50,000 for each Patent and for the Yankee, while the limit for an accumulator with six selections is $10,000.
