Welcome to our multiple bets explained blog. As you may have seen we provide our Twitter followers with our ‘Trixie of the day’ and we regularly use other types of multiple bets where we see fit. There are many types of multiple bets. These Multiple bets differ depending on how many selections you would like to include as well as the type of risk you are willing to take.
Each multiple bet type has its advantages and disadvantages. Here is an explanation of the most popular types of multiple bets you can place online or in your bookies. All of these bets can also be placed each way, but be aware that this will double your stake. You do have the option of staking the same amount by halving your unit.
Multiple bets explained
• Double – A ‘double’ consists of 1 bet involving 2 selections in different events. Both must be successful to get a return.
• Treble – A ‘treble’ consists of 1 bet involving 3 selections in different events. All three must be successful to get a return.
• Trixie – A ‘trixie’ consists of 4 bets involving 3 selections in different events. The bet includes 3 doubles and 1 treble. A minimum of 2 of your selections must be successful to get a return.
• Patent – A ‘patent’ consists of 7 bets involving 3 selections in different events. The bet includes 3 singles, 3 doubles and 1 treble. Just one successful selection guarantees a return.
• Yankee – A ‘yankee’ consists of 11 bets involving 4 selections in different events. The bet includes 6 doubles, 4 trebles, and a fourfold accumulator. A minimum of 2 of your selections must be successful to get a return.
• Lucky 15 – A ‘lucky 15’ consists of 15 bets involving 4 selections in different events. The bet includes 4 singles, 6 doubles, 4 trebles, and 1 fourfold. Bonuses are generally paid for just one winner or for four winners (hence the ‘lucky’).
• Heinz – A ‘Heinz’ consists of 57 bets involving 6 selections in different events. The bet includes 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 fourfolds, 6 five-folds and an accumulator. A minimum of 2 of your selections must be successful to get a return.
• Super Heinz – A ‘super Heinz consists of 120 bets involving 7 selections in different events. The bet includes 21 doubles, 35 trebles, 35 fourfolds, 21 five-folds, 7 six-folds and an accumulator. A minimum of 2 of your selections must be successful to get a return.
• Goliath – A ‘goliath’ consists of 247 bets involving 8 selections in different events. The bet includes 28 doubles, 56 trebles, 70 fourfolds, 56 five-folds, 28 six-folds, 8 seven-folds and an accumulator. A minimum of 2 of your selections must be successful to get a return.
